Bus free day. Woke up today quite flat, both were tired and been on the go for a while. Seeing heaps but its the heat and crowds that seems to wearing us out. In saying that we still appreciate seeing the sites that we have both dreamt about seeing. Today was an early rise and on the go at 7.15am to walk to Metro to get to the Colosseum before the crowds, which was great. Bit spooky what went on there and the fact they built it in 8 years. Then met Phillipo, our ...

Travelled from Florence (Firenze) today. The country side was fill off crops but mainly sunflowers. Drove to Orvieto for lunch, had time for another ABC moment in the local duomo but it was breath taking, very well decorated. Then had lunch, bludged some cash off Mike and Jemma as money machine wouldn't work - but that's Italy for you. Went on funicular to get to the village as it's on top of a hill. Then on to Rome, checked in and Debbie had the brilliant idea t...

Got up early and Kevin drove us to Florence. Dropped us at top of hill overlooking city, big bronze statue of David. Walked down to city. Had guided tour of leather workshop, Mark got a good deal on a leather jacket. Then guided walking tour of main city sites, good guide - very knowledgeable. Had Lampradotto for lunch, 4th stomach of cow, in a bun, Debbie had salami and cheese instead. Had best gellato ever down a wee side street. Then free time to wander ar...

Back on the bus today, the coach is our home . First stop the French perfumery Fragonards had a tour and did some shopping. Bit of a drive heading towards Florence with a lunch stop along the way, got to Pisa about 3ish, had a few hours to fill in, trying to get the funniest photo of th tower, if it weren't for the masses of tourists would be a great place. Most of the crew found a bar and sat and had drinks, this is always the fun bit we all have a laugh, (at...

Coach free day, yah so we can sleep in but unfortunately we seem to wake up around 6.30am every day. Did some shopping at local mall, Debbie got hair cut, bought a watch with compass. Went up the old Chateau overlooking the city, great view. Went back to hotel, got togs then went for swim at the beach, all rocks though and wee bit cold in comparison to air temp. Met the crew later for meal at Chez Freddys, seafood extravaganza. Debbie not impressed with hers, Mar...