Last Post from Italy

This will be my last post for this adventure. Sitting in the airport in Milan waiting for our flight. We are in the Priority Lounge sipping cappuccino and thinking that I better not get too used to this lifestyle. Yesterday was our only poor weather day. We had a lot of rain the night before and very cloudy foggy day. We took the gondola up the mountainside over looking the lake, unfortunately we were only overlooking the fog. We then got on rented mountain-bikes and rode down the mountain. It was loads of fun. First on a trail then through a small village. Half way down we got below the cloud level and got some really nice views. Last night we had two parties, sort of like a progressive dinner, but this was progressive cocktail parties. Started on the roof of the hotel where everyone in our group brought the half bottles of wine they had left, and any other open food that they would not be taking back, you know the cheese and bread stuff, then on to the lawn for the fun awards ceremony and proseco. We have gotten to know the people that we have traveled with a little more this year and have found them to be delightful. Each time we have traveled with this group there are some new faces, but for the most part, the people are the same time after time. Although we do not spend a lot of time doing the group things, it is nice to have different folks to go to dinner with each evening, or to chat with in the lobby. I am looking forward to getting home, a long day ahead. . . . .