There are times when I feel like a real pro when I travel. This three week trip had me especially proud because I really limited my clothing choices, accepting the fact that yes, I can wear the same shirt a few times in the arc of three weeks and admitting that yes, there are laundry services here in Italy. I even limited my shoes to four pairs (five if you include my running shoes but those will be used only when I go for a run. I lived in Rome for long enough to know that my New Balance sneaks are definitely a fashion "don't").
My flight was easy and all connections were on time. I slept for five hours on the plane and when I got to Milan, my bag was there as well. So you can imagine that I was feeling sure of myself at the very least, dare I say a little cocky. And that is when the travel gods decided to teach me a lesson. I was halfway to Lake Garda when I realized that I had left my travel wallet with passport and all my travel documents in the bathroom at the Malpensa airport. My fabulous and adorable driver Stefano worked his magic - he made calls to the main switchboard at the airport,to the police and the Lost & Found until he finally tracked down the wallet. Then he arranged for a colleague to pick the wallet up for me and he will bring it to me tomorrow when he picks up my clients at the airport and brings them to the hotel.
Travel (especially international) isn't always easy. But we should do it anyway. It usually works out just fine - I know it did for me! Buona notte!
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