Freedom Bus
This morning’s time with Ettore was short, so after checking with Elena, I decided to take the bus and go to Catania. My order is in at the enoteca, and they’ll only take credit card charges in person. Knowing that Joe had no interest in driving there, I checked the train and bus schedules. Apparently, the fastest and comfy-est way to get there is by autobus, aka Pullman. And it’s true. Comfy seats, air conditioning, plenty of space. Joe opted to hang out in the apartment, so I had a solo adventure! It’s a beautiful day. Seriously. Not humid, much cooler! I walked to a Tabaccheria, where one buys a bus or train ticket. This particular one is near Vincenzo’s office and close to the Metropolitana, in case a train proved to be the better option. The sweet and helpful bespectacled woman at the counter advised I take the Autobus, and double-checked timetables for me. She said many regular stops were canceled throughout Covid, but knew the 15:10 (3:10pm) was a sure thing. I had time to walk