Today was our last day in Rome. After packing our bags we dropped them off at "stow your bags" and organised a transfer from there later on in the afternoon. We set off for the Spanish a Steps. The last time I was in Rome (20 years ago) the steps were closed off for restoration. I was hoping to see them properly this time.....but guess what? They were closed for renovations! I couldn't believe it. The we headed off to the museum of the Capuchin monks. We had hear...

Today was our last full day in Italy and we went on a tour to Naples and Pompeii which meant an early start. It was fabulous! Organised tours though mean stops at pre arranged eateries and expensive tourist traps but all was good. It included lunch which was a bonus - I'm still full at 9pm. The waiters took a shine to Lisette - probably as she was the only child on the tour, and she received a bonus pizza in the shape of a heart, Both our guides spoke 4 languages...