Woke up to a very pleasant morning for our last day in Arpino. Roosters crowing, birds chatting, church bells chiming and the adopted cat smooching my legs begging for food! Market day today so shall wander up for one last look, I think I have room to squeeze one more pair of shoes into Liam's case :-0. It has been a relaxing week, back to walking everywhere, now Steve (brother in law) has left with the hire car. Even walking into town Liam wished Uncle Steve was...

Well we have finally had some rain in sunny hot Arpino. We have had a few thunder storms and the rain has been really welcoming. The nights have gotten a lot cooler, and it is so nice snuggling under the blanket rather than sweltering under a fan. Our last week in Italy. The place is fairly quiet, and I'm trying to make the most of it relaxing, having a siesta in the arvo, going for walks and playing with Liam. Have had a great time, seen heaps, and looking forw...

All packed and heading back to Arpino today. The 4 hour trip through the mountains on the autostrada is a pleasant drive. Have had a great week on the east coast visiting lots of little places and swimming in the adriatic sea at some beautiful beaches. All the beaches are stones or pebbles so the water is a lovely clear blue. It was sad saying goodbye to Rita, who knows when we will see her again. On the way home we stopped off at Ascoli-Piceno a pretty little an...

Rob headed off on his journey home today, catching the train to Rome, staying overnight and catching up with his cousin in Rome. He flies out early Monday morning. I was a little sad, but it didn't seem to bother Liam to much. The UK mob arrived yesterday, that makes 10 in a 2 bedroom house:-/. Too close for comfort, especially with snorers, so Rob, myself & Steve booked into the local hotel for a few nights of pleasant sleep, it's very comfortable. Liam is e...

We are back at base in Arpino for a few days. The Brothers in law are here now, so the house is a bit full, but managing. The weather is quite humid and warm, Liam enjoys a swim at the pool and even gets in the deep pool with floaties on...amazing! We might have him swimming before we get home. He has met some french children on holiday next door, so Liam will probably come home from a holiday in Italy speaking french ha ha!! The men are doing some work around t...