We were giddy with anticipation: four moms getting away from kids, husbands, school runs, nappies and dishes for a weekend in Bologna. Why Bologna? Why not? We had all traveled extensively in Europe so it was near impossible to find an unvisited locale within an easy flight. And, someone mentioned Bologna has the best food in Italy. Sold!
We were nonplussed when the engine failed. The pilot's voice came over the intercom (we were still on the tarmac) informing us that our plane didn't work and they were trying to find a new one. No worries. We have no kids. We all looked sympathetically at the parents with fussy newborn twins and a toddler. Actually, we rejoiced it wasn't us. I cracked a book and actually fed my brain for an hour or two. We didn't care. We could have spent the weekend at the Gatwick Marriott and been happy. Well, almost.
Arriving in Bologna, we immediately ventured out in search of a late dinner. We found a great spot near our hotel and asked for some menu recommendations. The waitress reminded us that it was Friday in Italy so "we eat fish." Oops, bad Catholic! I forgot about that. So, we had a lovely prawn risotto. And, because we're tourists, some pasta bolognese. As expected, it was fabulous and only the beginning of many sublime meals.
Bologna turned out to be a great choice because there's a beautiful historic district that is quite small. We were able to cover nearly everything in two days. We didn't feel guilty about glossing over the details in favor of a gelato stop or a glass of vino.
I was thrilled at the prospect of uninterrupted sleep. This did not go quite as planned due to an enthusiastically amorous couple next door on the first night and a rash of car alarms on the second. But, no one woke me up for a potty break or a lost binky. Aaah.
Andy did a great job with the kids but looked a little worn out on Sunday night. He even survived getting locked out with the kids and scaling a fence with Owen in his arms. (Don't ask.)
It was a great group with which to travel - easy-going and shared my obsession with food and wine. We'll have to get busy planning the next great escape.
Here's a little taste of Bologna and Rebecca's take on the trip.
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