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    Petralia Soprana

    July 14, 2018 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 23 °C

    Said goodbye to our appt and left Syracuse this morning after stocking up for lunch and headed to the mountains of Palermo Region. Had our picnic under a tree at a delightful little place called Enna. Roads in this region are rather hit and miss unless you are on the autostrade, they are a dream. Good driving from John in shocking conditions at times. Found our wonderful accommodation in the middle of nowhere, lovely rooms and an inviting swimming pool, just what one needed in 36 degrees although it wasn’t ‘burn’y’.
    Went out to a local restaurant miles away from anywhere and just went with the flow, we didn’t know what we were getting until it arrived with an explanation from the chef. 7 courses later and we all agree that it was the best ever. Ready for bed now. Might just have a chill day tomorrow!!!    Read more

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    Syracuse

    July 13, 2018 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 27 °C

    The girls and I went to the Greek Theatre today whilst John headed to Catania to pick up Sarah who was flying in from Rome. We got there just on opening so no one around, ticket salesman took a liking to us and only charged 10 euro instead of 10 euro each. Liked him!!!!! Greek amphitheatre is huge and the caves equally so. As we were leaving the buses were arriving full of tourists, good choice to go early. We went home then wandered down to the waterfront and swam and sunbathed, so lovely and warm. Usual story, lunch then siesta. Just arrived back after a lovely dinner. Five of us now and ready for our next venture into the mountains.Read more

  • Nolene DE LUCANolene DE LUCAItaly

    Noto

    July 12, 2018 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

    No early start but a pleasant drive to a small town 32 km west of Syracuse at the foot of the Iblean Mountains, a
    Lovely drive through orange orchards and olive groves. A lovely town with so much history. Beautiful churches and wonderful architecture. Thank goodness John was driving, typical Italian, no plan, total chaos but totally organised!!! FOR THEM!! Back to appt. in heat of afternoon, then a swim in beautiful clear water. The girls and I had Fish Therapy, different to say the least!! Dinner at 8pm (a lovely little restaurant in a small street/alley, superb food. Then a glass of wine (John and I) and discussion with the girls on world politics, interesting but time for bed!!!!!!!!!Read more

  • Nolene DE LUCANolene DE LUCAItaly

    Syracuse, Sicily

    July 11, 2018 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 26 °C

    Another early start for a 2 hour train trip to Rome airport. Beautiful scenery on the way lots of grass being cut for hay & acres of sunflowers. Met John & girls, now all in our appt in Syracuse. Went out to have a swim on the waterfront, so lovely and warmI could have stayed in forever. Supermercato to stock up, home for shower & snack. Just back from waterfront after a drink and light dinner. So nice, lovely temperature.Read more

  • Nolene DE LUCANolene DE LUCAItaly

    Last day in Florence

    July 10, 2018 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

    A much needed ‘chill’ day today although I did go out for a couple of walks, one this morning, went exploring and found places I hadn’t seen before. I stopped at a lovely little restaurant for a great lunch. Back to hotel to read the paper and siesta, really tried to pack a little, seems to get more & more difficult!!! Didn’t feel like dinner so had a bar snack and the usual aperol spritz (this is becoming a habit) will have to stop (when I leave Italy)!!! Went out for another walk, lovely to see everyone eating outside and enjoying themselves. Off at 7am in the morning to meet John & the girls at Rome airport, then we all fly to Sicily for another adventure. They have been enjoying Rome.Read more

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    Cinque Terre

    July 10, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Early start yesterday for Cinque Terre, started by a two hour bus trip, three train rides and two boat trips, lots of tourists but all good. Such a beautiful part of Italy. Amazing how they built into the rocky outcrops and have managed to stay there. Lots of locals swimming and a number of super yachts. Lunch was included at a wonderful place overlooking the sparkling water at the third village, lots of local wine and even a limoncello at the end. Didn’t get back to Florence until 9pm absolutely knackered. Chill day today.Read more

  • Nolene DE LUCANolene DE LUCAItaly

    Pisa and Lucca

    July 8, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Long bus trip to Pisa but well worth it. Very hot day with big crowds but plenty of space really. Met a lovely American couple an teamed up with them. Had a lovely lunch with wine tasting? Not bad either!! Nearly caught by pick pockets but heard them just in time and yelled at them, they are so quick. Luckily I had my wits about me, not day dreaming as usual!!! Loved Pisa. Then on to Lucca and a wander around the old town, great little place. Back about 8pm. Another big day tomorrow.Read more

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    Florence

    July 7, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Out early this morning for an hours walk to find where I have to be tomorrow to meet a group to go to Pisa and Lucca. Back to watch some dragon boat racing. Unfortunately I couldn’t get close to the kiwis. Lunch beside the river then siesta. Did 12 km today so not bad. Just back at the hotel in the bar having an aperol spritz before bed. Big day tomorrow.Read more

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    Hotel Bernini

    July 6, 2018 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

    Said goodbye to John & girls this morning as they head off to Rome. I moved into Hotel Bernini right in the middle of all the action. Very fancy pants hotel. Had lovely lunch overlooking the river then back to hotel. Went out late in arvo to see the opening ceremony for the world dragon boat racing. Met up with kiwis from Pyes Pa, we couldn’t believe it. Cheered for the kiwi team. I will be watching the racing tomorrow.Read more

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    Florence

    July 6, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Woken up to bells ringing at 7am, they will forever be in my mind!!! Breakfast in a lovely cafe 5 mins from our appt. just love their fresh juice and food. Walked around one of the many squares with all the tourists. Waited in a queue again to visit a museum. Had an early lunch at the same place we had dinner last night. Walked over the Ponte Vecchio bridge and watched the dragon boats practising on the Arno River. Opening ceremony for the International Festival tomorrow night with racing on Sat. NZ team racing. Came home for Siesta (could get used to this)!!! Back downtown to see the famous sculpture of David, just mazing. Claire has sore throat so only three for dinner. Let’s hope Claire better tomorrow. Nothing worse than being unwell whilst on holiday.Read more

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