Rome day 2
10 mars, Italie ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A sick day for me - not going anywhere with this head cold. Richard went solo exploring on foot and using subway. He even found his favourite roast chestnuts!
I read, slept and recharged!
A sick day for me - not going anywhere with this head cold. Richard went solo exploring on foot and using subway. He even found his favourite roast chestnuts!
I read, slept and recharged!
Feeling better after more sleep but can't face food. Richard solo again for breakfast. Shaking his head at Americans filling ziplock bags with croissants and fruit. They seem to think lunch isEn savoir plus
Arrivederci Roma - we left by high speed train and for hours later in La Spezia which is just a few mins train ride to Cinque Terra.
I should mention the fashion in Rome - so many smartly dressedEn savoir plus
Joined the masses for the short train ride to Vernazza on the coast. We decided not to go to every town so this was the farthest spot for us on the packed double decker train. Yikes what must highEn savoir plus
0830 train to Florence and we were checked in to accommodation by 1100. And we are literally right round the corner from The Duomo!
Unpacked and off we go again. First stop the local launderetteEn savoir plus
Day 2 Florence. We have set times to see The Baptistry Saint John and the Santa Reparata (the remains of the previous cathedral which was demolished when the existing one was complete).
Richard optedEn savoir plus
Saturday morning and we collect our rental car, heading south to Greve and ultimately Bucine where the wedding will take place.
Greve is a lovely little town and we are definitely in Chianti country.En savoir plus
A few shots around the neighbouring winery before we head to Siena. I won't lie, it is hilly and we now always check the parking situation before heading out!
What a beautiful city and the main squareEn savoir plus
A quiet day in order for everyone. Laundry top of the list and checking all the outfits are ready for Wednesday. Some went for a walk, a run, dip or working on their speech!
Various shots around theEn savoir plus
Voyageur Sorry to hear you weren’t feeling well. Always extra hard when travelling
Voyageur The day off helped.