We said our goodbyes to Alina at the Palazzina Veneziana and had a short walk to the station. We couldn't leave without expressing our thanks for her truly remarkable job of looking after us so well. As a token of our gratitude we gave her the small plush toy kangaroo which we had attached to Jackie's luggage for easier identification. Alina seemed genuinely touched and hugged it to her cheek.
We crossed over the Ponte Guglie for one last time and walked past old churches, ristoranti, stalls and many people. It was early but Venice is active and busy at all times. We got to Santa Lucia station and waited a short time before we boarded the Frecciargento. Its name translates as "silver arrow". The ride was comfortable and smooth and exactly on time. We travelled through several towns including Padua and Florence and arrived at Roma Termini station again exactly on time. The Italian rail system is just astonishing considering we travelled at better than 100 mph most of the way.
Rome is very warm today. We found our accommodation, which is not too far from the station when you are towing luggage but far enough away from the noise and people. Of course we settled in and then went off in search of fresh milk for our cuppas!
Then we called for the doctor.
The combination of long periods of inert air travel plus lengthy periods of walking in fairly warm conditions plus the general saltiness of European food had brought swelling and a rash up on Tony's legs. It was unlikely to be DVT but we thought it best to have it checked out. Diagnosis, not DVT but some damaged capilleries under the skin. A couple more pills to take, a backside shot full of cortisone, a less salty diet and we can continue with the holiday as planned. Phew.
It's the Vatican's turn tomorrow and I can't wait.
Click here for picture of the Frecciargento.
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