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Fairy Dust

lindaglamour
Mar 25, 2015
2 min read

This morning as I caught the water taxi from Calle de Treghetto to the Venice Airport, I was thinking this post would be called The Wild Ride...while the water of the lagoon looked superficially calm, the reality was something different. The grey skies and the even darker grey water lashed up against the sides of the boat - I was sure Venice was demanding I did not leave! With the boat seemingly at full throttle, it bounced upon each wave - and came down like it was hitting cement. Skating over the water at a 45 degree angle, it was nonetheless, exhilarating.....Ask me to show you the video on my iPhone to show I am not exaggerating.

While the flight into Rome was unremarkable, the car transport matched the boat for sheer wildness. Two types of people drive cars in Rome - those who are born there and crazies!! I took comfort in the fact that being in the back seat of a new Mercedes was probably the safest place to be. I couldn't watch as the driver tail gated the car in front, drove down mid lane between cars to find the fastest path, and spent much of his time honking or checking his phone. I am sure we drove down a tram line then crossed traffic from a centre lane and most of the communication with fellow drivers was done by hand signals....

The wild ride however, was nothing compared to the experience of Fairy Dust, which has been liberally sprinkled over me this trip.... I have 'magically' by passed lengthy queues and been checked in, rooms and flights have been upgraded and champagne glasses topped up 'compliments' of the hotel. I have had luxurious rooms, wonderful food, birthday celebrations. spaces at bars have become available for me and I have received smiles from strangers. The sun has shone when the forecast was rain and when it has rained, I have been given a table with the best view of the Vatican - tasters compliments of the Chef, and I have watched as the Eternal City sparkled as if just for me.

Tonight, and just for tonight, I will believe it is sparkling just for me....