We veni’d, vinie’d and were eventually vinicied during our first day in Rome. A leisurely stroll, mostly downhill to the Fountain of Trevi. But it was closed for cleaning Closed for cleaning. No coins from me Since the planning for this trip began over two years ago, I placed three coins on my bathroom window […]

I was not going to blog but as everyone else on the train to Roma has their electronic devices out, I was feeling left out.  After enduring their sneers for about 10 minutes I got out my trusty notebook and started to edit pictures of Venice, just for the cred. We did not get seats […]

Our last day in Lucca and we decided to do the Wall. As it was a Saturday, so did the entire township. Apparently “doing the wall” is like “doing the tan”. The same sort of people wearing the same sort of lycra that they shouldn’t. The wall itself, in its current form is a 16th […]

The weather gods have decided to turn on some sunshine after a few soggy rainy days, and it looks like sunshine will follow us to Rome. Lucca is a very old city dating back to 180 BC and was for a long time the centre of Italian silk trade.   It is surrounded by a 12 […]

We’ve had three marvelous days in Florence, and now it’s time to move on … but where will we go?  The answer is easy when you’ve got a grandson called Luca … we are off to Lucca in Tuscany of course!  We have booked three nights in the Villa Corte Degli Dei, and are packed […]

Our last night of the trip deserved a nice dinner, and we found a nearby restaurant, Donati, that had sensa gluten options.  I had a delicious penne with salmon sauce followed by roast veal, salad and small potatoes.  Ian had spaghetti carbonara, then steak with a tomato sauce, also with salad and potatoes.  I finished […]

Today’s trip to Pisa took us through the Tuscan countryside in all its autumnal glory.  It also took us through the township of Lucca that Ilze has chosen for our next destination, mainly because our last grandchild is called Lucca but the guide books also recommend it. It looked wonderful so bookings have been made. […]

Schon, thanks for the use of your compass, it’s now been to places you haven’t !! After a fortifying breakfast in our hotel, we set off to the information centre to book our trip to Pisa, tomorrow. The weather is clearing thank goodness and it should be a good sight-seeing day. Then off to the […]

Now that our personal blogger Debbie has left to wing her way back to Oz, it falls on the us to continue her excellent work – thanks Deb, and safe travelling to you both !! We departed Venice disappointed at not having seen another aqua alta.  The promised high water didn’t eventuate yesterday; just the […]