"Ciao"(chow) is an interchangable word for both hello and goodbye. We used it for goodbye first thing this morning at as Bobbie, Terry, Louise and Carol took off for the "areoporta" for their flights back to Southport and Boston. What a great time we had together! Then it was "ciao" again - this time hello to Bob Shapiro and Al and Margaret Bishop as they wheeled their way into Florence after weeks on their bicycles - Bob rode from Amsterdam and the Bishop's from Basel. I forgot to get a photo of them on the bikes, but we'll do that later. Bob's wife, Nancy, flew in later from the US and everyone was reunited. We are disappointed that our friends Dan and Karen couldn't come because of Karen's recent health concerns - they will be missed! After a little rest for the weary travelers, we took a stroll down to the river and back stopping for a nice supper and some good ole' gelato! Grateful for a good transition day with everyone traveling safely. More later!