Pronto Italia

Next week my mom and I will meet up in Rome for a tour around the country, up to Venice and Florence, then down to Naples. A driving tour, where we plan to eat and shop our way around the country. Mom has never been, although this trip was first planned in 2019, for spring 2020. The hotels in Florence and Naples were rebooked, using vouchers. I just checked the weather and it looks great! Temperatures around 50-60 F / 10-15 C. Mom and I have our PCR swab tests scheduled. She is paying $175 for her quick test, whereas mine in the UAE costs only 150 AED/ $40. People in Dubai complain that ours is too expensive. I hope we will be able to eat, drink, and stay sante. (Healthy) Stay tuned for updates next week!

Shown in the picture is Erik and me having drinks in Venice. I am having an affagado espresso and he is having an Aperol Spritz. A Spritz is an Italian wine-based cocktail, commonly served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy. It consists of prosecco, digestive bitters and soda water.