We were so full we shared a tiramisu which didn't last long because it was gorgeous!!
Finishing up with a limoncelli for me and amaro for Maria.
And somehow weve got to get back to our hotel!!
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Not long before we leave our little oasis in the heart of Florence!
Can't recommend the Renascentia Garden Relais highly enough.
Maria's going north to meet up with Bill I'm heading to Pisa for my flight home this evening so going to a few hours walking around there.
Had a absolutely Fantastic time here, … Continue Reading ››
Oct 18 2022
Planned on seeing Maria off before I got my train so booked a ticket using my uk trainline app for half an hour after she was due to leave, her train half an hour late so we're leaving Florence at the same time!
Had an phenomenal weekend with a truly great friend who I … Continue Reading ››
Oct 19 2022
At least once a day during our short stay, I would gaze into the distance and state dreamily, ”we’re in Florence”. Sue would nod in agreement and we both marveled at our happy circumstance.
Had to say goodbye to Sue yesterday at the train station in Florence to make my way north to Milano … Continue Reading ››
Oct 19 2022
Google photos made this video using pictures taken in Florence the past few days but without any input from me and I have to say…it came out pretty damn good! 
Oct 19 2022
Some first impressions of Lago di Garda as we arrived last evening and on our walk this morning. Amazing how each of the grand Italian lakes has its own personality as Garda is so different from Maggiore or Como…(each one glorious in it’s own way…) Continue Reading ››
Oct 19 2022
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Taking the morning ferry down lake from Riva del Garda…
Oct 21 2022
We leave our 4th floor apartment in centro storico early to buy our ferry tickets. Bill takes the elevator and I, due the terrifying Albanian elevator incident, opt for the stairs. Though this building, with its name plates on mail boxes, bikes stored off the lobby and welcome … Continue Reading ››
Oct 22 2022
We rented bicycles this morning and rode the bike path along the lake to Torbole. It rained on and off but we felt happy and free and wondered when the pathway for bicyclists that will circumnavigate the lake in its entirety will be finished. Hopefully in our lifetime, haha!
We have a simple lunch … Continue Reading ››