Day 42
Hace 3 horas, Suiza ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We were looking forward to catching a ferry from the southern end of Lake Maggiore to the northern end and staying off the trains. We found out last minute that the ferry only ran on the weekends.Leer más
Day 41
24 de junio, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
We had a mixed bag of train travel today including one section from Genoa to Milan of being jammed in like sardines.
Last year a lovely woman, Paula, offered me a lift from Fiumicino to the airport inLeer más
Day 40
22 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Today we explored the sea side town of Camogli and of course spent part of the day swimming...just as a thunderstorm rolled through, so we took cover at a beachside bar for aperitivo.
We enjoyedLeer más
Day 39
21 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We left Porto Santo Stefano today with heavy hearts, the month spent there was just unbelievable.
We will miss the great friends we have there but know we will see them again in the near future.Leer más
Day 38
20 de junio, Italia ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Today is our last day in Porto Santo Stefano 😢 We decided to go for a swim at our favourite little beach "Punta Nera" before heading back to our apartment to pack our luggage and tidy.
Elena andLeer más
Day 37
19 de junio, Italia ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
We had a slow start today with breakfast and numerous coffees on our balcony overlooking the port, making the most of the wonderful views as we will be back on the road this Sunday heading north toLeer más
Day 36
18 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Today started earlier than usual with yoga on the beach followed by looking around Orbetello and as most other days swimming in the sea. We finished the day having dinner out with Milo, Elena andLeer más
Day 35
17 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We decided to travel back to Giglio Island for one last time.
We spent the day lounging on Cannelle Beach soaking up the sun and sea.
Giglio Island is an amazingly beautiful place, one we willLeer más
Day 34
16 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Tonight was a real highlight of our 4 weeks in Porto Santo Stefano ....the night we hosted aperitivo and dinner at our apartment, for the friends we've made.
We were a little nervous cooking 'ItalianLeer más
Day 33
15 de junio, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Another day of relaxation in Porto Santo Stefano
Day 32
14 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Today we were once again invited out on Milo and Elena's boat with Claudia to explore more of the wonderful coastline of Monte Argentario. The coastline was spectacular and largely uninhabited. WeLeer más
Day 31
13 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
The day was quiet with more walking and swimming and then the evening developed into yet another wonderful party!
The neighbours from down the street had arrived from Norway (Desiree and Pierre) andLeer más
Day 29
12 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A short walk today for coffee on the beach at Pozzarella followed by swimming and reading at Punta Nera.
We returned to the restaurant Dai Frati for dinner (at the 'normal' time of 9pm) and afterwardsLeer más
Day 28
11 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We decided to do a training hike today as it's getting closer to the start of our trek in the Italian Alps.
The walk starts out of Porto Santo Stefano quite steeply and returns on the panoramic roadLeer más
Day 26
9 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
After a lovely breakfast in the garden of the B&B we walked to the Terme di Saturnia. We arrived at the terme just after opening, to enjoy the warm waters gushing out of the volcanic crater at 38Leer más
Day 25
8 de junio, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Today was a dream come true with a visit to the incredible Saturnia Cascate di Mulino with Elena, Ava and Claudia.
We have wanted to visit Saturnia for many years and we were delighted to make itLeer más
Day 24
7 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Today was like a dream as we spent many hours relaxing on Milo and Elena's boat (just off the coast of Monte Argentario near the Grotta Azzura).
We were a party of 8 and it was the perfect day ofLeer más
Day 23
6 de junio, Italia ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
We enjoyed a special lunch at Moletto Ristorante and then discovered our friends were just outside on the beach - so we joined them for a while in the sunshine.
Later we gathered for a wonderfulLeer más
Day 22
5 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Today we checked out from the beautiful Saraceno Hotel and spent the day at a couple of different beaches .
After catching the ferry back to Porto Santo Stefano we enjoyed a home cooked dinner in ourLeer más
Day 21
4 de junio, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Another donkey trail today ...the 'sweet one' (Mulattiera del Dolce).
It was a beautiful rocky path through the forest dropping steeply to Campese Beach.
We had a quick swim at this red sand beach andLeer más
Day 20
3 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We started the day with a slow breakfast at the Saraceno Hotel with extra coffees on the hotel balcony overlooking the mainland.
This was followed up by some last minute shopping for Lara, due to herLeer más
Day 19
2 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Today was Italy's National Republic holiday and we took the ferry back out to Giglio Island for 3 nights.
Much to our delight, when we arrived at our favourite Cannelle Beach they had a couple of guysLeer más
Day 18
1 de junio, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Milo kindly dropped us off at the end of the narrow peninsular of Feniglia, on his way to work.
It was a cloudy and cool morning, perfect for walking through the Pine forests and bird watching on theLeer más
Day 17
31 de mayo, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
The day started with a small hike up to the fort on the hill above our apartment. Once again the weather is quite warm so our hiking options are limited but we continued down through the valley toLeer más
Day 16
30 de mayo, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We started the day slowly with breakfast and coffees on our balcony overlooking the port.
We then headed off for our daily swim at the local beach ⛱️ "Cantoniera". The lovely friends Lara madeLeer más