We have had a couple of quiet days around Recanati. Visited Loreto again to see the beautiful church I remember last time we were in Italy 22 years ago. When we got to the door I wasn't allowed in with my shoulders showing so I had to buy a disposable coat for €1.00. It looked like a navy theatre gown:-/ Rob thought it looked like a Nuns habit and wanted to take a photo!! When we were inside I noticed that although you had to cover your shoulders one could a...

We have spent a relaxing week in Arpino, taking Liam to the pool and attending some festivals. Some would be surprised to know that Liam enjoys playing in the big pool putting complete trust in his arm floaties, he splashes all over even trying some swim strokes and talking to everyone. He doesn't like the "english" they speak! This week in August everyone goes on holiday and each small region in the towns (like suburbs in Aust) has a festival. They are outdoor a...

Tackled the Italian rail again today and headed off to Napoli & Pompei. We were given a lift to Roccasecca train station so the entire trip to Napoli only took about 2.5 hours. Booked into the UNA hotel right next to the train station, very flash, but the square it overlooks is in repair so not a very good view. After dropping our bags we headed out to see the streets of Napoli. My first impression of the city is, that it's very dirty with rubbish every where...

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...

Have had a couple of relaxing days in Arpino and getting into the spirit of things. After breakfast we do a little pruning on the olive trees. There is some fruit on them, but only small yet. Then we would walk up to the piazza for coffee and Liam would have an ice-cream. Arpino is a lovely town set in the hills having a history older than Rome. The weather has been warm, in the high 20 degrees and humid. The locals say it is usually a dry heat this time of the y...