Re: Europe travel and life in Rome

[Guest guest]

Donna:

My wife was born in Italy and we have purchased an apartment there.

The apartment is 60 years old with 12-foot ceilings, large rooms and

terrazzo floors. There is an elevator and all sidewalks in the area

are concrete. We decided to emigrate because both she and I will be

covered by Italian healthcare. She is 7 years younger than me, and

while I could be covered by Medicare in 2 years, she wouldn't be.

Residential Rome is very much like a village. Shopping is usually

done daily from stores in the immediate area, within walking

distance. At this point, I am mobile and don't need a scooter or

chair. This may change, but I am hopeful that as CMT visited late

in life, the strength of my central core will keep me mobile.

Fatigue is another story.

I'm glad your brother had a good time, and am sorry you can't travel

as easily as I hope to. Before CMT became an issue, I was traveling

120,000 per year consulting. Not any more!

-- Larry, soon to be Lorenzo!

[Guest guest]

Lorenzo:

Guess, I'd still be called Donna ---- Oh, you dawg, you!!! I wish you only

the best of times and it's so-o-o wonderful that you both have each other and

love always....when I get my weight off my husband said he'd be happy to carry

me...well, he's 8 yrs. older than me and I'm not holding my breath for either!!

Being that your wife is from there, she knew just the right place to reside.

Oh, you lucky dawg, you!!!

Donna B. in hot & dry TX