The city of Guilietta and Romeo..... See the famous balcony of Guilietta... What a beautiful little city, unfortunately just one night here!!! Could have spend days. Wandered the famed streets and saw a brief rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet, it is playing for 1 night only in the outdoor arena (mini colosseum) Meet up with new friends for dinner and drinks.....great day!

Arrive into Como late yesterday - after 3 trains and the longest boat we got here TG... What a gorgeous little town... slate colored cobbled streets, planter boxes overflowing with red and white flower and boats bobbing in the lake make this place complete. We have met some great people, shared a few laughs and more drinks than we can count!!! Explored the local streets today, found a Christmas shop!!!! got my Italy decs.... Off exploring further tomorrow

5 days of beach bliss in S. Margherita Ligure..... Cinque terra - tick Hard walking, steep inclines and declines, hot day - BUT worth it!!! Gorgeous views!! Spend our other days beaching, eating yummy food .....

What an amazing city S. Gimignano is...steeped in history and beautiful to the eye. Georgie and I have had a car to explore this area of Tuscany. Yesterday we had a cooking school - gave me lots of inspiration for Bernellie's......you will all have to try my new repertoire of recipes!!! Italy quickly shows you, when it comes to food - fresh local ingredients, simple combinations of flavours and excellent olive oil!!! Last night we were in Siena to explore to o...

Florence to Greve Prior to leaving Florence we were treated to a festival in the square where men dressed in traditional outfits performed flag throwing!! Spectacular sight to see!!! We survived our first driving adventure - getting out of Florence!! I took the wheel first with G as the "navman" of course there were no maps in the car!!! Arrived in Greve to a boutique hotel with a very funny host. Our hotel is on the main square and there is festival / market ...