Today Kim & I set off to our Utopia the Greek islands ( Mykonos ) for a bit of relax time. We got up early @4am, taxi to Rome airport & get in line once again for 1hr (love easyjet ), then only to be told flight will be delayed for 1.5hr's. (we really love easyjet). Then we boarded the plane & once again to be told that the plane has lost it turn in take-off's so we had to wait another 2.5hr's on the Tarmac . Rome Fiumicino is a very busy airport. I'm...

Today we set of for the Colosseum and went on a tour. (must say very impressed with this place) the history side was very interesting, then set of to the Vatican. Walked around St Peter's square then inside the Basilica (church). Kim had to purchase a scarf to enter the church to cover up her bare shoulders. Inside was fantastic to admire.

Today we leave Venice for Roma. We caught the ferry at 1o'clock which takes you straight to the airport. The waterway was like a freeway, ( marked by posts sticking out of the water like trees) boats going everywhere. When we arrived at the airport it was bedlum we had to line up for 2 hours. While we were in line we had a couple trying to push in but charlie put a stop to that. We got the support of people also in the que & they got the hint & moved to t...

Today we went shopping and checked the sites. Went to Marco polo square and Gondola ride. Kim & I must say that Venice is more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Had pizza & spaghetti for lunch. Tomorrow we fly to Rome.

Today we leave Livorno and head for Venice. It was a mission to find the car hire, 1 hr walk with our luggage. Picked up our Fiat Panda and headed for leaning tower of Pisa. It was bit daunting driving on the wrong side of the road & sitting in the left side & changing gears with my right hand but had mastered it within 15 mins. ( Kim was a bit freaked by it). After Pisa we headed for Venice. (the panda cruised at 140km/hr on the autostrade (highway) some...