Category Archives: Italy

The Drive Home, day 1, La Spieza to Avignon

Posted on 17/02/2016 by Geoff

As with our last visit to this hotel in La Spiezia, parking was an issue that had to be addressed; so I was outside at the parking ticket machine at 0800 hrs to ensure we had paid and so avoid … Continue reading →

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Rome to La Spiezia via Sienna

Posted on 17/02/2016 by Christine

Sadly today we are leaving Rome, we have seen some fantastic sites, my favourite was the Trevi Fountain, it was just so magical, especially as it has just been renovated. Geoff’s favourite was the Colosseum because of it’s sheer size … Continue reading →

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Day 4 in Rome

Posted on 16/02/2016 by Christine

After taking a leisurely breakfast we decided today was going to be more relaxing, my legs, ankles, knees are very swollen, and hurting me, I also have some sort of rash on one of my legs! We caught the hop … Continue reading →

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Rome Day 3

Posted on 15/02/2016 by Geoff

After the jubilation of yesterday, it is time for some serious sight seeing.  We are also meeting Trevor, Louise and her two girls and joining them with the private guide they had booked. After breakfast we walked down to buy … Continue reading →

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6 Nations, Round 2

Posted on 14/02/2016 by Geoff

Good morning, Valantines day and our anniversary, 11 years, who would have believed that after our track records!!!!!  Anyway leisurely breakfast, though Christine did give me a card but unfortunately I didn’t respond, however, I did mention this fact yesterday, … Continue reading →

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1st day in Rome

Posted on 13/02/2016 by Christine

Having slept for nearly twelve hours, hopefully I will be refreshed for lots of walking. We went down for breakfast, where most of the rugby crowd were eating, we will find out more later this evening, changed into walking shoes … Continue reading →

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