I was surprised to have some sentimental feelings take over as we moved out of Hotel Excelsior, our first "home" in Naples, and the place we have been living since December 6th. (Prior to that we had a 2 week hotel stay in Seattle, so had been in a hotel since the day before Thanksgiving).
We made our rounds and said bye to everyone from the maids and the front desk crew, to our waiters and waitresses, those being the ones I had formed the closest bond with, since I got to know them during our daily breakfast...almost 7 days a week for the past several months.
I became closest to Francesca and Mario, but there were several others that I hope to keep in touch with as well. They have really bonded with Evan too, and we were starting to refer to Francesca and Mario as Zia and Zio (Aunt and Uncle!). Once we get settled into our permanent apartment, we are planning to have them for dinner, which will be lots of fun. I will also plan to pop into the hotel to make my rounds soon enough, as I'll be in that neighborhood getting together with friends often.
So, it was weird leaving there, I actually teared up saying bye at breakfast, and saying bye to some of the girls at the front desk. I guess it just had to do with some of the memories we have of Evan's first few months of life here. He'll be surprised when he learns that we really don't live in a mansion (the hotel) and we don't have butlers and maids, like we did during our time there!
Pictures: Breakfast at the hotel, Our friends-Francesca and Mario, and packed up and heading out.
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