Marlia - back at the Villa
November 5, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Chicken Marsalla night courtesy of chefs JoAnne and Greg, assisted by Keith on the cheese grater, a delicious meal followed by wine tasting of 3 wines and stories by Greg, Keith and Tim.Read more
Lucca
November 5, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
The Holy Face of Lucca.
What is the Holy Face? This large wooden crucifix, 2 and a half metres tall, is kept in the Church of San Frediano, and depicts a singular Christ, known as "Black Christ of theRead more
Lucca
November 5, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Still at the wine shop ....
Lucca
November 5, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Oh no the liquor store is closed......
Lucca
November 5, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
The walled city of Lucca before it rains.
Lucca
November 5, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Fed and watered and still walking around Lucca.
Lucca
November 5, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Still walking around Lucca. Managed to grab lunch in a beautiful restaurant called Baralla before finding Willy Wonka's Chocolate Shop.
Lucca
November 5, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Inside the walled city.
Cinque Terre
November 4, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
1st stop; La Spezia, where we parked the bus to go by train into the Cinque Terre National Park.
Vernazza
November 4, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Whens its wet and windy in Vernazza all you can do is shop or leave to keep dry.
Vernazza
November 4, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Now we are in wet and windy Vernazza.......
Cinque Terre
November 4, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Lunch in wet and windy Monterosso underneath the railway arches.
Pasta and Wine
November 3, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
Pasta and wine night back at the villa, after another stop at the supermarket (where we caused havoc the day before) for more wine, pasta and cheese, only to be served by the same check outRead more
Inside the Cathedral
November 3, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
"To you men and women of other religions of those who don't adhere to any religion to you Christians of all other churches a warm welcome to you!"
Day Trip to Pisa
November 3, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
It wouldn't be a holiday in Tuscany if we didn't make our daily trip to Pisa!!!.
This time however we were stopping awhile 1st lunch and then the tower. Very nice lunch at Osteria Dei MilleRead more
Italia 19
November 2, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Early start with a 3:45 pick up. No queues at check in and fairly quick through security. Joined the other 20 odd people scheduled for our flight to Pisa. Well it wasn't bad news for us, as we got aRead more
Alysha's Big Day
September 21, 2019 in England ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Swimming the Serpentine.
The 3rd of Alysha's big London challenges:-
1 - London Marathon 🏃♀️
2 - Ride London Bike ride of 100 miles. 🚴♀️
3 - Swim the Serpentine - 2 milesRead more
London's Parks
September 20, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Hyde park and St. James's park.
Liberty's of London
September 20, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Not so much shopping but looking at what money can buy ..... if you really did like any of it!!
Across the River Thames
September 20, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Jumping for joy on the river .....
Strolling around London
September 20, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Walking in the sunshine with the 1st stop at the Borough Market with all its sights and smells.
The morning after
September 20, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Fabulous stay at the Marriott Bankside hotel. Friendly staff, a clean and comfortable hotel with a breakfast that sets you up for the day.
St. Paul's area of London
September 20, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Statue to the fire fighters in the blitz, Cherubs of S. Paul's and the Cathedral itself. Quiet time in Soho Park.
London by night
September 19, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
After the show ........
September 19, 2019 in England ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Fabulous show ; Tina Turner the Musical, thoroughly enjoyed it. If only I hadn't been sat next to Ike Turner fans. Had to keep making sure they were still breathing!!!😁😁
Showtime.....
September 19, 2019 in England ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
So after just 1 glass of wine but numerous top ups it's off to see Tina Turner the Musical. At the Aldwych theatre.
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