When I’m stuck a day
That’s gray,
And lonely,
I just stick out my chin
And Grin,
And Say,
Oh!The sun’ll come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
‘Til tomorrow
Come what may
Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
I love ya Tomorrow!
You’re always
A day
A way!
We’re leaving TOMORROW! Tomorrow afternoon we take the train to Nyköping, where we spend the night, and then on Saturday morning we fly to Rome.
I haven’t finished packing. I haven’t finished cleaning. I’m freaking out just a little bit.
I don’t know how to get to the hotel in Nyköping. I don’t know how to get to the gate at the airport. I don’t know how to get to the Terravision bus at Ciampino. I don’t know if we’re actually taking the Terravision bus or if we should take a train instead, and in that case how do we get to it? I don’t know what we’ll do in Rome. I don’t know how to manage the train station in Naples. I don’t know what to say to the people we’ll meet. I don’t know what to wear. I don’t know where to buy batteries, or shampoo. You get the idea.
And yet, I know that this is just in my mind. I know that we’ll figure it out along the way. I’m not afraid to ask for help, and millions of people have gone to Rome and managed to get ahead with less knowledge of Italy and the Italian language than I have. So what if we have to ask, or if we walk in the wrong direction for a while. So what if I forget to pack something. It’s not the end of the world.
I guess this is why I keep writing lists instead of cleaning, or packing, or whatever. The lists give me a sense of being in control, and it feels so good to check things off.
It’s just annoying because I have had a whole week to do this, and yet I know that I will end up running around like a maniac tomorrow. I just know it.
Boy, if the Romans and the barbarians had worried that much, Italy would still be populated by the stone age natives!
Buon viaggio Annika! Andrà tutto a meraviglia!
Don’t worry about what you don’t know. Within minutes of arriving you will get into the grove of things. You speak Italian and English so you should not have many problems. Best wishes to you and your family on having as much fun in Italy on your first vacation there as my wife and I had with our family.
Isn’t that known as resfeber?
Have a wonderful wonderful time. I’m sure everything will work out just fine. And have a wonderful time with Nikki. And eat some gelato for me…
And btw — I AM from a hick-village outside Falun, called Vika. In case you ever feel like visiting…
take the bus it’s much easier, I’m not even sure there is a train…it leaves from right outside the airport so dont worry, but you have to buy your ticket inside at the terravision counter. Hope you have a lovely time here.
Jag tror min (numera före detta) permanentmodell bor i Vika…
I’m happy to announce that all purchases have now been made, I have a laundry appointment at four, and – well, then it’s just the rest left.
Annika, don’t stress too much.
I’m sure you will love Rome, the last week has been awesome blue skies and warm. Just go with the flow, wander the streets and take in all the history. The terravision bus is right outside the arrivals or you can get the shuttle bus to Ciampini station 1euro, then the train to Termini which are very regular. Have fun and maybe we can meet up next time!
if you need any information I’ll be glad to help you.
You can e-mail me.
Have a great time in Italy!
Thanks for the suggestion to post my air travel notes on slowtravel. It’s done. I hope you enjoy your time in Italy. Too bad you will be so far south we would love to have you visit us in Belluno.
John
http://www.johnandluisa.blogspot.com
Non ti preoccupare, tutto andra’ benissimo.
That’s what I’ve been hearing lately when I say that I’m beginning to get stressed out thinking about my trip next month.
Is this a normal stage to go thru when getting ready for a trip? I’m also making tons of lists of things to do or buy, I’m distracted, can’t sleep thinking about everything. What will I forget to pack or not be able to do without, such as the Ionic flat iron:)
But, I know once I get there, it’s going to be all worthy it. This is going to be a huge family reunion since it’s been 32 yrs. from my last visit.
Divertiti! Will miss your blog while you’re gone, but can’t wait to hear all about your trip!
BUON VIAGGIO ANNIKA! And Welcome back!
Chia of Bologna