The journey continues

Well, so far, we have had a day in Singapore, and three nights in Paris. Not without their own "adventures".
This morning we arrived in Milan, Italy. In a couple of hours we will take a train from Milan to Lecco, which is on lake Como.
One week there will allow us to take day trips in concentric circles as we explore the vineyards and back roads of this Italian region of Umbria and Tuscany.

So, what were some of the adventures? In Singapore, he who shall remain nameless lost one of his hearing aids. We walked for a couple of hours in delightful tropical steam at the hottest part of the day. We visited a Hindu Temple there, walked through the streets with shops average people shop at. And so enjoyed the swimming pool at the Grand Roxy Mercure Hotel there. Serendipity brought a chance meeting with fellow church members Bruce and Sylvia who were also staying at that hotel on their way home from a long trip. We had a visit at the poolside catching up a bit.

In Paris, we walked for hours climbing hundreds of steps to Monmatre. I also met a lovely couple vacationing in Paris from Sydney. They were seated at the next table to me. They also will be going to Lake Como. Perhaps we will bump into each other there.

Then, he who shall remain nameless, arrived to the hotel in Paris 30 minutes late, causing us to miss our train to Milan. But in grand style, he came through with a first class sleeper compartment on a later train to Milan. Which we took on time (barely). Imagine our surprise to find the sleeper compartment we were assigned (first class remember) was to be shared with two other people. One gentlemen with no English from Asia, and another Australian woman traveling alone. It was a long, long ride, with very little space and quiet. So let's just say we will NOT be taking any more sleeper compartments on a train.

I am uploading some images from Paris soon and will get a link to you. Until then, my wishes for your health and safety are with you. Looking forward to our time together. We are on Italian time now, so figure out the time difference, and I will attempt to be on Skype soon.

God bless your life greatly,

Carole Anne