We enjoyed a relaxing day today. Slept in, hung out some washing ( amazing how much pleasure it gives me to do the washing), headed into Greve to check out the local market. Lots of fruit, veggie, meat stalls, and fairly cheapish clothing. We found an excellent salamu shop, full of all sorts of cured meats, lots of varieties of salami, cheeses and other such produce. So we picked up a few smelly things and after coffee and tiramisu ( we are in Italy) we headed ho...

Stan head off Monday night whilst the girls and I stayed at the very lovely Novotel in Lyon. We really liked Lyon, it had a good feel to it. And the shops are open till 8 pm, so we made the most of it and Cassie, who else, managed to pick up a cute little dress. We head off at 8 am ,.after a yummy hotel breakfast, on the light rail to the airport. Staff so friendly, and most people we came across spoke reasonable Englush, which made it easier. Melbourne needs s...