Arezzo

Breakfast was very good. Largely because I finally had a decent cup of tea!
Got myself organised and set off for the Roman Amphitheatre. This one was also built by Hadrian.
Not too much of it left, but it was a fair size. In the old monastery, attached to the amphitheatre walls, is the archaeological museum. Before it was a monastery, it was a Roman Temple.
I am not a great fan of museums, but there was so much to see that was 550BC and older.
I have taken many photos today but will be selective.
I moved on and came across St Agostino Church. Small, beautiful, peaceful. I lit candles in here.
Coffee and tiny cakes followed, and the purchase of chocolate powder to take home!

I had a break back at my room for an hour or so before getting out the crampons to reach the Cathedral. I made it, but my leg really didn't like it! Many frescos 14th century and painted ceiling. Having pestered everyone I found to stamp my cathedral passport, I finally sat down to wait. It paid off. A Monseigneur appeared and with much waving of hands and pantomime, I followed him to the Sacristy, and he duly stamped my book. I don't know who was more delighted, him or me.
I went to the Church of St Franchesco. Had to pay! The cathedral was free. Anyway, it was mildly interesting, I suppose, but not very thrilling.
I went back to the church, which is being renovated. I hoped the nuns would sing again, as they did yesterday. They didn't.
Slightly limping, I found a bar and ordered a beer.
Now it's dinner time and I am in the same restaurant as last night. Tonight: Round pasta with scallops and lime sauce . I am not sure about the sauce. We'll see😆 Well it didn't look very appetising, and the filling was scallop mush. Never mind, it was food.
Had a slight panic at one point when I couldn't find the key to the padlock on my rucksack. Found it eventually, thank goodness.
All packed and ready for the off tomorrow. Enjoy the pics.Read more