Back to the age of Technology

Just got to Rome where we are re-connected to the internet so we have a couple of days to catch up on.  Starting with Friday 7/30/10 when we went to the Island of Capri. We get off the ferry and shopped a little around the landing then saw signs to Centro. Off we went to find the Centro. It ended up being about a mile straight up in 90 degree weather but we were proud of ourselves for doing it. Of course one of the motivating factors was the knowledge that our parents had done it not so long ago, so we simply couldn’t punk out. Did a little shopping up top, but more window shopping and picture taking then anything. The stores were amazing. A lot of high-end merchandise. Lunch time rolled around and we found a cute little café where we shared a delightful meal, beer followed by Limoncello (we are in the region where this Lemony liquor is made). All was delicious. Laura and I have taken to splitting a caprese salad (Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil with olive oil) at each meal. I can not believe the flavor the tomatoes have here. I don’t know what variety they are but they are so sweet and ripe, round redness of perfection.


After lunch we each bought a couple of small souvenirs and back down the hill we went. Ok we punked out and took a cab down, which in hindsight was safest for all as the Limoncello was kicking in. Got down to the bottom and decided we would sit at an outdoor bar until our departure from this quaint place whereupon we indulged in a few more Limoncello’s. This stuff is sent straight from the lemon Gods!

The time for our ferry back to Sorrento came so we hopped on the ferry and each made it about :30 before our heads bobbed in a Limoncello induced slumber. But for the toddler who’s parents were kind enough to buy him a blow horn, it would have been a very relaxing nap.

Went back to the room cleaned up a bit and then went down to our favorite gelatto guy who runs a restaurant.  Had some fabulous minestrone and split some pasta.  We've both commented on how we need to figure out how to cook pasta al dente, it is truly delicious.

An amazing thunder and lightening storm moved in just about the time we were heading back to our room.  The lightening lit up the horizon with bolts looking like they were directly hitting Mt. Vesuvio (of Pompei fame).  It went on for about three hours and was fantastic to watch.  Another great day on our Italian adventure!

More to come...

The Worcester Sisters

2 weeks from today!!!!

Again, not that we're counting the days but as I looked at the calendar I couldn't help but notice Laura and I  are leaving from New York to Milan two weeks from today! It's a little overwhelming to think about, especially the packing part (though my ever so organized sister is just about done!).  I have at least done some pre-packing in my head.  A notorious "over-packer", I am determined to do this 2 week trip in one large duffle and of course my carry on which shouldn't really count as it is just my electronic equipment and purse.

My biggest concern is shoes!!!  Though I've narrowed it down to my Reebok toner tennies (might as well give my legs and ass a workout while walking, despite the recent consumer report article about people "falling off them" and breaking there ankles or other such injuries!), and a pair of nice night shoes (not to high of a heel---it is cobblestone afterall) and a couple pair of flip-flops.  As for the rest of what I'll be taking that will simply fall in to place I am just sure of it!

Starting to get nervous about leaving my two dogs for this length of time.  They are used to me traveling as I do quite a bit for work, but I've never left them for 14 days.  They will be in good hands however, so I really am just going to be missing them.

We'll be doing a lot of driving, as I told one friend today.  He let me know to be careful because while you won't see much of a police presence there are cameras everywhere and they WILL find you if you commit any kind of infraction.  Probably ought to put a little $$$ in reserve as this is an almost certainty for me.

I'm sure there is a lot more that I could stress out over if I really put my mind to it, but then I remember I will be in Italy with my sister---what could possibly go wrong?

Man does my sister know me

It scares the "shidooby" (thank you Chelsea Handler for that word, sorry about the spelling) out of me.  I cracked up when she said that I would would be packing on the 22nd (one day before our departure).  I didn't even tell her that I was taking that day off TO pack and she STILL knows.  Bless Laura's heart she is constantly doing my "pre-pack" check-in to which I unconvincingly fib and tell her I'm on it!   But she knows me to damn well.  It's a blessing and a curse.

I just am simply in disbelief that this trip is really happening.  It may be our most romantic trip together yet. Laura eluded to the "strange" situations we seem to find ourselves in when we are together.  That's [putting it mildly.  It's like the universe likes to throw us curve balls and enjoys watching how we handle it.


I mentioned "romantic trip" above.  It is hilarious that some if not most of my romantic getaways have been with Laura.  True fact---the first (and only I might add) time I ever slept in a hotel bed with mirrors on the ceiling was with my sister.  Meanwhile, our mother (whom we bring along with us on occasion) was one bed over listening to white noise on her transistor radio---yes I really mean transistor radio.  We were in reno and she couldn't find a station so the sweet sound of static seemed to appease her.  Laura and laughed ourselves to sleep over this situation.  We couldn't help but see the irony that the hotel desk clerk had upgraded us to the penthouse sweet as they encourage women traveling alone to there little town and yep we had our mother with us!  It actually was a blast and mom is a great sport!

We are now just 17 days from take off to Italy and only time will tell if Italy is ready for the Worcester Sisters!   With our luck the Leaning Tower of Pisa will finally fall once we get there.  Just one more memory to add to our adventures together!

45 day countdown to Italy

Today marks the official count down for the ULTIMATE sister's trip to Italy.  My sis Laura and I (Mollie) have experienced many journeys together.  We make it our goal to meet somewhere every year, just the two of us, as 3,000 miles separates us physically from one another (I live in Boston, Laura in Portland, Or).  We share a very tight bond despite the land between us that keeps us from daily coffee or drinks.  We make up for the obstructing distance by daily phone calls, Skype or emails to keep each other updated.

With this blog we will share our biggest travel adventure together---Italy.  With our posts you, dear readers will be taken along for the ride.  While Laura and I have logged many miles together, this is certain to be a major travel milestone for us.

For those who read this and don't know us, welcome!  Here's a very brief bio:  Laura and I are complete opposites in just about every way---she: very polished, organized and refined; me:  not so much!  I am the complete antithesis of polished, organized and refined.  We are the personification of Yin and Yang, when together we make one whole person, though we both lead very independent lives.  Through our posts you will get to know us better, you will hear each of our voices and my guess it will become apparent to you rather quickly our differences and yet we so often share one voice.

A main theme in any of our travels is laughter, and we expect this to be no different.  We laugh until we cry, it is the best ab workout ever!  When Laura laughs it's orchestral; me--I'm a snorter though not in a Chrissy from Three's Company kinda way.

Our Italian adventure begins July 23rd with us meeting up in at JFK in NY for  our flight to Milan---Laura in First Class, me--Coach, another difference between us :-)  That said she always takes good care of me and I am sure she will be sending drinks back my way.

We will begin our adventure in the Volterra region for the first few days, then on to Sorrento and surrounding areas.   Next stop Rome and the grand finale in Monte Grotto.  Laura has put together a basic itinerary as this is a return trip for her and my first, but for the most part we will just be letting this trip unfold as we go along.

So sit back and enjoy the journey as we all learn together where this will take us!