My Italian Adventure

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

We went to the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and the Trevi Fountain. Feet are dog tired, ha ha.

I was very impressed by the map room in the Vatican museum. The accuracy of maps made hundreds of years ago was upwards of eighty percent as known today.

Tomorrow nothing planned yet except maybe the Spanish Steps. It's our last day here. I'll be sad to leave.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

The Spanish Steps were nice, but totally under construction, as is the fountain at its base. No matter. We walked through Rome and the girls did some souvenir shopping. We've seen so much in two weeks. I've loved being here and absorbing the sights, smells and tastes of this beautiful country. There's a white flowering climbing plant that grows everywhere here. It has the most beautiful aroma. I don't think it will grow in Chicago because I haven't seen it anywhere. Anyway, it truly was the trip of a lifetime.

I'm pretty sure I put on a few pounds here, but I'm giving myself permission for that, and getting back on my food plan when I return home. Also will be walking more outdoors. My shoes survived! I have my second fill Friday.

Not a bad meal in two weeks, anywhere. I had a Tomato and cucumber salad for Breakfast along with my scrambled eggs today.

Thank you all for expressing interest in this self-indulgent thread I started. I felt buoyed by your long distance support and it kept me accountable every day and helped me not to go food crazy.

We even went to the Lindt store yesterday and I ate two chocolate candies over two days. I gave away the third piece.

A few photos will be uploaded when I'm home on my PC.

Thank you again, and if anyone is traveling, I'd love to read your adventures too.

Arrivederci, Roma!

[gowalking 10,790]

Thank you for sharing. I for one, enjoyed it thoroughly and it's made me even more determined to get to London next year. I thought I'd never make it and now I'm inspired to give it a shot even if I can't do it all.

I realize I can't wait for the perfect moment. At 55 (almost 56), there isn't going to be a perfect time. My hips are good finally and the knees and back will just have to hold up as best they can.

Thanks again JustWatchMe.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

@@gowalking, book your trip! I am serious. I could not walk one block without gasping six months ago. On this trip I walked a zillion miles and up and down hills on rocky terrain every single day. On Tylenol! No NSAIDs, no painkillers. I feel like a new woman. Italy showed me there's a lot of life left in this 53 year old body!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I gained four pounds in Italy. This weigh in was also after a full day of two flights, and my feet are swollen, so maybe half a pound for swelling. I'm very happy and have no doubt the four will come off quickly since I have a fill Friday followed by two days of liquids. Home sweet home!

[gowalking 10,790]

Welcome home! Thanks again for the wonderful posts. I really enjoyed reading them. Four pounds is nothing and you're right....you'll take it off in no time. Good job!!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Woo hoo! It was all flight swelling. I weighed myself this morning and I'm exactly what I was on departure. Yay yay yay !!!!!! Back on a structured eating plan with way less bread, oil and Pasta, and way more outdoor walking than pre-vacation. I feel revitalized!!! I also woke up at 5am today because my body thinks it's noon. Lol. Watch out world, here I come!!

[Mikee57 699]

Justwatchme I am so glad you got home safely and that you enjoyed your trip...only 4 lbs is great and yes I agree you will have those 4 lbs off in no time...I am so looking forward to my next fill, still not feeling anything!!! UGH!!!