1) A gloriously sunny afternoon greeted us, as the aircraft landed at Fiumicino airport. 2) The airport is efficient and you are out with your baggage in no time. 3) The group’s general secretary said the parallel festival would have 24 sessions, including two on Rajasthani language, spread over three days. 4) Taking a shuttle bus instead of an express train to reach Roma Termini, the city centre, turned out to be a good idea. 5) It was thrilling to sit by the window of a bus and see city life unfold layer by layer.