Well, we survived! All 19 hours and 3 flights. And we have arrived (figuratively and literally)! All 12 bags, 4 people, 2 car seats, and 1 dog.Despite our worries about Mitch, he was fine and everything else went off without a hitch. We even had the opportunity to meet Gilles Marini, "Luc" from Brothers and Sisters, on the last plane to Naples--a sight for sore eyes after the long journey!
After collecting our 3 carts full of luggage we exited the airport without even going through customs--much easier than we had imagined! Our wonderful sponsor, Scott, met us just outside the airport, scooped us up in a van, and shuttled us to our Navy Lodge villa. This is a comfortable furnished, two-bedroom apartment that we'll call "home" for up to 60 days--hopefully far fewer.
After quickly dumping our stuff and the dog, he took us out for our first pizza in Naples, at a restaurant called "Arizona." (Apparently the owner visited Arizona and loved it there.) The pizza, along with the caprese made with homemade mozzarella di bufala and the local wine, was delicious, but we were so tired and hungry, I forgot to take any photos! No worries, I'm sure we'll be back.
We are lucky and excited to be living in Naples and experiencing another culture--and one so focused on living in the moment and leisurely enjoying good food and wine, no less! So, benvenuti to my new blog, Norwoods A Napoli, and thanks for wanting to share in our European adventures. Hopefully, reading about them will make you want to schedule your trip to visit!
So happy to see that you are back to your blog of adventures. Looks like you are all happy and doing well. All the best on your Italian adventure. I think of you so often.
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