New Digs in Lucca.

We have been on the move, so I'm posting late. We've transfered to Lucca itself, to a private apartment inside the walls. Nancy found this place through an internet friend who recommended us to the owner. There was just a little snafu as we arrived outside the building and waited outside for the landlady, not realizing that she was already inside (the building has 6 or so door buzzers, and we didn't know which to try -- we had never gotten a surname). There were apologies all around for the unnecessary waiting.

It's a pretty place, not large but big enough for us, and sporting all the modern kitchen and bath appliances, having been contructed just a few years ago. The building itself is a very old palazzo, but like many such structures in Lucca, the exterior retains its historical look while the interior has been restructured for modern habitation.

We have swapped vehicles also, taking cousin Roland's larger BMW in preparation for picking up Vivienne and Giacomo and all their luggage from the Pisa airport. We have just now returned from that mission. Although V. and G. arrived in good health (though somewhat fatigued), their luggage has been delayed. We delivered them to their house and after some coffee and conversation we left them to sort out their lives and their jet-lag. They expect their luggage later today.

Returning from Lido by way of Camaiore we stopped for a late pranzo; now we can settle down to our own housekeeping and routine here in town.