So here we are loading up with carbs before the next stretch of the walk. Dear friends, not old as they've asked me to mention, are with for the next five day walking to Siena. They are Jane,Alice Rosie and Phil and what goes on tour ..... it's been a lovely rest day in Lucca, going to the laundrette and then 3 cathedrals or basilicas, not sure what the difference is. As pilgrims we get free admission when we show our credentiales. I enjoy the churches as histo...

You know the Italians are famous for their cars. Ferrari, Lamborghini and Alfa Romero. So what's the most popular car we have seen? It's the Ape 50 cc pick up. Well I have seen some 100 cc versions with the twin overhead cam and fuel injection. But this is what the modern farmer is using. I've got handbags bigger than the drivers compartment, but what a motor. Why haven't we got these in England? We are now definitely in what you would think of tradional Tuscan...