• Keith Eckersall
  • Jayne Eckersall
  • Keith Eckersall
  • Jayne Eckersall

Italia 19

A 10-day adventure by Keith & Jayne Read more
  • Florence

    November 7, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    .... so anyway time for a spot of lunch at the Boheme Restaurant.

  • The Last Supper

    November 7, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

    So find somewhere quick to eat as some people still have to pack ready to leave early on Friday morning to start their next stage of their holiday. So where to eat how about an entirely empty restaurant to be greeted by a host who was unbelievably pleased to see us (you can even catch us on Facebook at Il Matto). So now its goodbye to Greg, Patty, JoAnne, Marilyn, Jill and Tim as they all head to Venice for a weeks cruise. 😥🚢👋👋Read more

  • Chauffeured Drive of Tuscany

    November 8, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 11 °C

    Its Stop - Siena, a city in central Italy’s Tuscany region, is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings. The fan-shaped central square, Piazza del Campo, is the site of the Palazzo Pubblico, the Gothic town hall, and Torre del Mangia, a slender 14th-century tower with sweeping views from its distinctive white crown. The city’s 17 historic “contrade” (districts) extend outward from the piazza.Read more

  • Chauffeured around Tuscany

    November 8, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 10 °C

    2nd stop is Monteriggioni a walled town in Tuscany, Italy, known for its medieval fortifications and watchtowers. The castle walls offer views of the surrounding Chianti region. The old town is accessed via the Porta Franca gate. Nearby are the Monteriggioni in Arme Museum, with replicas of ancient weapons, and the 13th-century Church of Santa Maria.Read more

  • Chauffeured around Tuscany

    November 8, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 9 °C

    3rd and final stop is San Gimignano an Italian hill town in Tuscany, southwest of Florence. Encircled by 13th-century walls, its old town centers on Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square lined with medieval houses. It has a skyline of medieval towers, including the stone Torre Grossa. The Duomo di San Gimignano is a 12th-century church with frescoes by Ghirlandaio in its Santa Fina Chapel.
    It also sells the best ice cream in the world.....or so their sign says 🍦🍦🍦🍦
    Not to mention the wettest rain in the world as well!!! 🌧🌧🌂☂️☔☔☔☔☔🌧🌧
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  • The last Last Supper

    November 8, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 10 °C

    Finally back in the villa and it's the last Last Supper as Lisa, Dan, Steve & Dorothy all head off to Rome, while Jayne & Keith head to Florence. But wait chefs Greg, JoAnne & Tim are being wine and dined aboard a cruise ship in Venice, so its make do time with pasta and left overs accompanied by wine from our day out. 🍽🍝🍝🍰🍷🍷🍷Read more

  • The gangs all gone

    November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

    So it's goodbyes all around as Jayne and I head off for Florence while Steve, Dorothy, Lisa and Dan drive off into the sunshine and Rome. But not before dropping us off at the station first. Easy check in at the hotel then off to the market. Sooo busy but fortunately managed to fight for a table where we had the soup of the day; tomato, in a bun watching Chelsea v Crystal Palace on big screens. You don't get this in Blackpool!!!!Read more

  • Florence

    November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    After lunch it's a steady jog (ok a slow walk) up the hill to Piazza Michelangelo for the magnificent view over Florence and then back down again.🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

  • Florence

    November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    Basilica di Santa Croce a fabulous church that houses the tombs of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and an empty tomb ready for Florence's Dante currently buried in Ravenna.

  • Florence

    November 10, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C

    Beautiful Sunday morning and we are down by the river Arno again to see the Ponte Vecchio in the morning sun.

  • Florence

    November 10, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C

    Getting ready to start the climb once again up to Palazza Michelangelo at the Porta San Niccolo.

  • Florence

    November 10, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

    A lovely couple of hours relaxing, enjoying the view, the wine and then later just sitting on the steps listening to a lovely (busking) singer.

  • Florence

    November 10, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    The Basilica di San Miniato al Monte and founded in 1018.

  • Florence

    November 11, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    One last walk around Florence finished off with a glass of wine or 2 🍷🍷🇮🇹
    Home tomorrow.

    Trip end
    November 12, 2019