The train finally came!!!!

We waited four hours for the train today. Except for a 30 minute walk, we spent it all at the station. The real irony is that the train ride from Monterossa to Deiva Marina is only 15 minutes. Yes, we waited 4 hours to ride 15 minutes. I know you are wondering why we didn't take a bus, taxi or simply walk. See, the train goes through the mountain in tunnels. There are no buses and the taxi ride would have cost several hundred dollars. The water was too rough for a water taxi. The hiking trail was closed due to the rain (and we couldn't have managed it anyway- it's serious hiking).

So we sat. And sat. And sat. Trying to stay warm, I wrapped my scarf around my head. People (my family) laughed but I didn't care. It is cold.

We did make new friends with a couple from Venice and their 8 month old baby. The mom is on maternity leave for a year, standard here. They couldn't believe that our leaves aren't so long. Not nearly.

So, the kids were great given the conditions and I am glad to have new friends. Like I've said before, as long as the kids are in control it's a great day, regardless of the weather or trains (or anything else, for that matter)!

Click the above video above to see what finally happened when the WWII train arrived.