Last night was beautiful in Termoli, and when we returned to
Campomarino we decided to watch the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics.
We watched as all of the pageantry took place and then we waited for the United
States’ athletes to enter the arena. And we waited. And waited. And waited. The
Italians next door watched Italy’s Olympians enter, then shut off their TV
(which is on their patio) and went to bed. An hour or so later we did the same.
Needless to say we were tired this morning, and didn't get
to the Lido Ritz beach club until almost 10:30. Luckily, Zia was cooking today,
so we could stay at Lido Ritz until it was time to eat. After lunch, Mom took a
repose (or siesta depending on where in Italy you are, basically a nap) and I
went online to look at emails and work on more travel reservations (Florida is
booked, because five weeks in Italy isn’t enough).
Tonight we went back to the beach club, where I applied two
hours of late afternoon sun directly to my back. I didn’t feel it at the time,
but when I took my shower I distinctly felt the sting of sunburn. Tomorrow, I’ll
work on bronzing both sides of me. My goal is to get dark enough to carry my
tan all the way into the first week of school.
Zia had a problem today with her 21-year-old television
remote, so we bought a new universal remote. While we were out, I stopped for
some gas. I filled up 38 liters for 65 Euros (or 9.5gallons for $81.25 plus my
bank’s international conversion of about $1.75). Fortunately for me this car
takes diesel fuel, which is 15 Eurocents cheaper than unleaded. Talk about pain
at the pump. I had to fill up today because supposedly there is a strike
happening tomorrow and gas stations will be closed. I don’t have plans to head
anywhere tomorrow, but just in case, I thought it’d be a good time to fill up. 