Sunday, July 23, 2023

Heading to Rome ~ Overnight train

I left Cefalu on Saturday via the overnight train to Rome.  It is essentially a 12 hour trip, give or take.  I like overnight trains.  This will be my 5th time!  I took an overnight train in Egypt, from Aswan to Cairo.  Two in Europe: Vienna to Warsaw and Warsaw to Paris. And then two in Italy.  It isn't a posh experience.  But it is usually comfortable.  

Here is my cabin:


You don't always get goodies, but TrenItalia hands them out:


This train went from Cefalu to Messina, where the train is taken apart and the cars are loaded on to a ferry.  Then the train crosses the strait, is put back together, and you're on your way:

When you are about 30 minutes from your arrival, the porter comes by with your breakfast:

And boom, back in Rome with all its splendor!  9am mass at Santa Maria Maggiore and a fancy lunch!





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