Today we are packed and ready to depart our cruiseship. We made our own arrangements for a night stay in Ostia, near the beach. The address says Roma. 

After breakfast we gather our bags and once again walk to the rail station in Civitavecchia in the heat. 4 Euro for rail service to Roma Termini. We get settled in, it’s a busy day for the train!!  Every seat is filled. The sights are pleasant as we zip on by. 

On arrival in Roma Termini we start asking directions and seeking assistance to get to Ostia where our hotel room awaits. Down down a few floors, to the metro subway. We purchase tickets. 1.50 euro a piece with directions spoken in part Italian with few words we understand. Onward. We catch a subway train to the next rail station to change to travel to Ostio Lido Centro. A few helpful folks give us tips on when to get off. We manage. On search for a taxi. We spy a stand and few taxis with no drivers. We are advised everyone is having siesta till after 2 pm. We decide to walk. Getting directions from random folks we did find the hotel. Almost collapsed from heat exhaustion we are happy for air conditioning and shower. Hotel La Scaletta, Ostio, Roma. 

On line check in with Westjet means we are almost home. Done!  Hoping for seats in emergency row tomorrow but will even ask to sit together would be nice. Will check a bag. 10 plus hours first flight direct Rome to Calgary.  Then hopefully smooth transition to Victoria. 

We will find something to eat and take some photos of the area.