Rome

November 16, 1994

November 16,1994

A little worse for the wear in Paris train station
A little worse for the wear in Paris train station

The Sea Cat might’ve been a problem even if I hadn’t forced a healthy breakfast down my family’s throats – but for sure, that decision turned merely disgusting to dire. Like my sister Joyce, I’m neurotically phobic about vomit – I get nauseous if I see or hear it in films and, yes, “Monty Python and the Meaning of Life” is completely out of the question. And that scene in “Bridesmaids” sent me running, too.

CD and myself enjoying a quiet moment in England
CD and myself enjoying a quiet moment in England
Sam and Alex striking a pose on a baggage transporter at the train station
Sam and Alex striking a pose on a baggage transporter at the train station

Consequently, even though a responsible parent and considerate traveler would’ve initiated clean-up, I couldn’t even look. When the kids lost it, one after the other like dominoes falling, I curled into a fetal position. Luckily, J had a stronger stomach and received aid from a compassionate stranger in military uniform. Nobody died. That’s the kindest review I can give our voyage.

John and Alex at Stonehenge when you could still get close to it
John and Alex at Stonehenge when you could still get close to it

Due to the above circumstances, no photos document this segment of our journey so I’m illustrating today’s blog with fun things we did in England before we boarded the Sea Cat.

Alex, Sam and CD enjoying the birds in Trafalgar Square
Alex, Sam and CD enjoying the birds in Trafalgar Square

Our New Tradition – Every 21 Years – Meet In Rome

21 years ago, over Thanksgiving, John and I took our children and met our friends, Bill and Bobbi Atherton, for a week in Rome.  The photo below shows me and the kids at the catacombs in 1994.  (Chris is almost 18, Sam is 11 and Alex is 10. You don’t need to know how old I am. )
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Today John and I (sans children, who now have lives of their own) are flying to meet up with the Athertons in Rome again. (It’s our new tradition.  Travel to  Rome together every 21 years till we die.)  Even though the children are not accompanying us this time, I’m posting a picture of me with them as we all look today below.  What a difference 21 years makes, huh?
Happy Holidays!