Day 47 - Rome to Florence

We left Rome at 7.00 am, and the traffic was very light, stopping along the way at an Autogrill for a coffee and croissant. Autogrill operates cafés at service stations throughout Europe, and we have found they make great coffee. They also have a great selection of fresh croissants, becoming one of our favourite places to eat on the road.

We had to detour via Marsciano to get some new types fitted. We had thought the camber on the rear wheel was incorrect, causing excessive wear on the inside of the wheel. But after removing the tyre, it was evident that the steel belt had broken as the wear was uneven. That would explain our slight vibration when driving the car at higher speeds. So, we had two new tyres fitted and balanced, and all the wheels aligned. There was a noticeable difference when we returned to the freeway, and I was happy to have it fixed.

We stopped at the Piazzale Michelangelo (Michelangelo Square) on our way into Florence, which provides a magnificent panoramic view of Florence.Weiterlesen