Homeward Bound July 3, 2015

Our flight was at 11:20 - nonstop from Rome to Charlotte.  Our taxi pick-up was schedule for 8:45 since we needed to be at the airport at least 2 hours ahead of the flight schedule.  Breakfast was included at the hotel (one less decision to make).  We have become addicted to the European coffee machines with each of us deciding what type we felt like having each morning and the hotel's machine was just what we needed on our last morning.  The taxi was on time and in 10 minutes we (and all of our luggage) arrived at the airport.  

Italian security was very strict....there went 2 tubes of sunscreen that exceeded the allotted number of ounces (forgot to pack in the luggage), we had to remove our shoes and pat downs were common.  After passing inspection, we made our way to a very crowded waiting area with almost no seats available.  Seems like airports all over the world delight in frustrating visitors.

We boarded on time, found this plane much more comfortable that the old plane that transported us to Rome.  

 

I promised that this would be the last picture!  Entertainment units in seatbacks kept us all happy for the 9.5 hour flight.  A multiple movie night for all.  

It was a great trip  and we were so happy to share Max and Nick's first trip to Europe!