Turns out that the foursome did have a new best friend. When the group opened the door that morning, there stood their new best friend with a cart. We didn’t know his name but will call him, Marcus. He got us over the bridge and to the bus station. Debbie happily skipped along behind the cart on the way to the bus.
Many of the Venice workers come into the city on bus every day and the buses come every few minutes. As they stood waiting for the bus, they noticed that people were queuing up in a different bus line to go to the airport. Upon further investigation, they discovered they had bought tickets that stopped at every stop on the way to the airport. So they bought a second express ticket and went to the airport.
After arriving home, Debbie and Larry agreed that they had enjoyed the Italian trip and learned many things. They also discovered the gift that the British woman had left for Larry. He came home with Covid. He has since recovered.