We dicided to take our bags to the train station early so we could visit the Pantheon before we needed to get the train to the airport. Checked our bags in and nearly did not see them again. When we went to claim them, of course our ticket didn't match our bags. It took the workers a few cigarettes and sratches of the head to eventually find our bags!!!The Pantheon was a little disappointing as it had scaffolding on the outside and it had no evidence of pagan...

As soon as we left the hotel we were, as usual in Italy, approached by Indian hawkers. So many hawkers and not one of them Italian. We chose a hop on hop off bus from the 3 that were on offer. We got off at the Vatican. Joined the masses passing the security check and the bare shoulders check to get into the basilica. Such opulence. Discovered the Sistine Chapel could only be accessed through the Vatican museums. There was of course a long queue to get in –...

The day began in a very relaxing way. Late breakfast followed by a late checkout. Then of to La Spezia. We had 3 hours to spend in La Spezia. Unfortunately it was Sunday so most of the place was closed. Not much to see...... On to Rome. The train trip passed lots of countryside not dissimilar to Australian – minus the eucalypts of course. Once in Rome found our hotel, again not too far from the station and found a nice place for dinner.

Our day began with our breakfast being served on our balcony. Holidays are tough. First place I've ever stayed where breakfast is served up to midday. That was even too late for us!!!! Several honeymooners are here.The boat was for late afternoon-early evening so we spent the rest of the morning and early afternoon swimming at the rock pool. We picked up the boat, did a quick stop at Monterresso and decided it was way too populated and too touristy. Then head...

Our check out time from the last minute room was 10 o'clock. It was OK but didn’t have a comfortable feeling about it. The owner suggested we took our bags straight up to La Torretta. Once we arrived we were treated like royalty. The owner, Gabriele, asked us to enjoy the balcony whilst they made our room really. A lady came out with cappuccinos and cakes, our suitcases were whisked away.Within 10 minutes we were shown to our room. Very lovely. But the ...