Terrorists!

Phone calls to the parents tonight. Mum greeted me with the worrying news that foiled terrorist attacks had once again put Britain and the US on highest security alert. A number of planes had been targeted, so flights were being grounded and extra security measures had been put in place at all airports, which essentially meant that travelers were no longer allowed to take hand luggage onto planes. This is obviously alarming, as it could have implications for us. Will we be able to get back home as planned? Will we (horror of horrors) have to stay in Italy longer? How are we going to deal with the luggage restrictions? If we get past all of these obstacles, will we make it back alive? A tad melodramatic I know, but that's me. In truth, we have a fair while before we are due to return, and a lot can happen in 8 days. Plus we are having such a wonderful time that we agree we shouldn't worry about it. It is useful to be forewarned of potential problems, but we will not let it spoil our holiday. We are due to go to Rome tomorrow, where we will be able to buy an English paper and get ourselves more information.

Ultimately, though, it is the prospect of traveling to one of the most famous and historic capital cities in the world which occupies my thoughts as I boast of the excursion to my Dad (who doesn't seem quite as pre-occupied by the terror news, thankfully), and enjoy yet another fabulous meal.