Day 9, 10 & 11. Florence.
4 september 2017, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Our relocation to Florence created no problems for us but the conductor on the train was run ragged by people trying to avoid paying. You had to hand it to him, In difficult circumstances he did aLäs mer
Day 8. Pistoia
1 september 2017, Italien ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We were surprised this morning as we were able to sight see. The forecast was for rain & thunderstorms last night but not much eventuated. So off we went having our normal coffee and brioche. I haveLäs mer
Day 7. Pistoia.
31 augusti 2017, Italien ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Photos of embroidery and civic museum. Notice Bartholomew and his knife. ( symbol of the fact he was skinned alive)-Shirl is the expert on Saint's symbols not I.
Day 7. Frescoes and Ceilings in Pistoia.
31 augusti 2017, Italien ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Pistoia, Italy's cultural capital for 2017, has many secrets to reveal, and this morning we found some of its frescoes and ceilings.
There are traces of frescoes on all the walls of the churches andLäs mer
Day 6. Domesticity in Pistoia
30 augusti 2017, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Today was the day for washing and sorting ourselves out before we head off to Firenze and then the Via Francesco.
I am busy finding accommodation for the walk. Due to the size and isolation of some ofLäs mer
Day 5. Pistoia PM.
30 augusti 2017, Italien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
After lunch we headed off to the Spedale Del Ceppo, a former hospital, now just a blood donor's clinic. The front of the building is decorated with medallions by Della Robbia and Benedetto Buglioni.Läs mer
Day 5. Pistoia AM
30 augusti 2017, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Well the heavens opened last night, thunder, lightning and hail. It appears there's a change coming. Hopefully cooler weather.
After purchasing tickets for this afternoon's tour we visited some of theLäs mer
Day 4. Pistoia.
28 augusti 2017, Italien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
When checking my savings account last night there were 4 unauthorised transactions made in Kangaroo Point. The bank had sent a new card to Shirley which was taken from the letter box and used. So lateLäs mer
Day 3. Pistoia.
27 augusti 2017, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
There were two places we wished to see before breakfast.
To view the biggest sundial in the world inside the Basilica San Petronio. 67 m in length built for the study of the sun's revolutions,Läs mer
Day 2. Exploring Bologna.
26 augusti 2017, Italien ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
In the cool of the morning we strolled up the porticos of the Via dell'Indipendenza to visit the Parco Montagnola passing through the market where you keep your hands on your valuables. The park was aLäs mer
Day 1. Bologna
25 augusti 2017, Italien ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
I forgot to mention we visited the oldest bookshop in the world in Lisbon. Bertrand' founded in 1774. Did not have the same aura as Livraria Lello.
Have you ever had the feeling when waiting for yourLäs mer
Day 17. Tram 28.
24 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
I didn't mention that last evening we were entertained by some some street dancers/acrobats who were very good.
What followed was a journey down into the bowels of the earth(Baixo Chiado metroLäs mer
Day 16. Judgement Day
23 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Our visit to the Sao Joao Hospital was successful but expensive. The Drs removed Shirl's bandage and declared it no longer needed covering or the sling. They prescribed some cream to be applied twiceLäs mer
Day 15. More Photos
23 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Day 15. Photos
23 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Day 15. Sintra and beyond
23 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A guide took us to Sintra first thing in the morning where we saw first hand "tourist pollution ". There were thousands of them fighting for parking spaces etc.
Our first destination was the Palace ofLäs mer
Day 14. Lisbon.
22 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Bus trip to Lisbon was uneventful, passing through an huge area of cork trees. No evidence of bushfires that were on the news.
We are accommodated in the Baixa area of Lisbon and on arrival there wasLäs mer
Day 13. Evora
21 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Up bright and early on the bus to EVORA. On arrival we took the city tour bus to get a general feel of the city.
The Chapel of the bones attracted our interest and so we visited. Built with bonesLäs mer
Day 12. Estremoz.
19 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
We changed our plans today staying in town to visit the weekly market instead of going to EVORA. 42deg predicted there today against a cool 😜😎37 here.
The market was of two parts. Flea andLäs mer
Day 11. Estremoz.
18 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
First off this morning we headed off to the hospital to have Shirl's arm redressed. We approached what looked like a derelict building and entered with some trepidation.
Inside it was clean,Läs mer
Day 10. Our journey to Estremoz.
18 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
At breakfast we were able to pass on our knowledge of Fozcoa to a fellow traveller, newly arrived. She had been kept in the dark about what was on offer here.
Our bus journey was uneventful butLäs mer
Day 9. Photos
16 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
The only plants that grow well here are olive trees and grapes. The rest wither in the boiling temps.
There is a Camino walk through here to Santiago. Not a summer walk.
Enjoy the photos.
Day 9. Foz Coa.
16 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
This morning we made a change to our itinerary, cancelling our proposed 5 day walk from Fidenza, over the Passa della Cisa to Pontremoli. Instead we have booked an apartment in Pissoia, giving Shirl,sLäs mer
Day 8. Vila Nova de Foz Coa
16 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Where on earth is Foz Coa? It is on the eastern side of Portugal near the Spanish border.
The purpose of the long bus ride to the other side of the country was to visit the Pre historic Rock Art site.Läs mer
Day 7. JK !?'l/(#*+ Rowling.
14 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
First up a visit to a clinic to have Shirl's dressing replaced. The wound is healing up nicely. Not quick enough for Shirl as she knows that it needs to be well and truly healed before we startLäs mer
Day 6. Porto photos
14 augusti 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C












































































































































