A gripe first! What chezzes me off with modern day travellers: absolutely rude, inconsiderate f***s that stand in the exact middle point of lanes, walkways, shop doors, entrances and small streets on their devices! It shows a complete, utter and selfish disregard of everything and everyone else! I actually never do this and have always considered others so moves to sides, quiet corners or sit and have a Spritz (as now) out of people's way! I can't fathom where s...

We are all pretty tired tonight! Classic example of having real human emotions and being affected by environmental factors no matter where in the world you are! We still hauled our asses off (good on us!) to the Plaza del Campo in Siena and pretty much discovered that all the offerings in this particular Piazza were pretty steep! Probably 2-3 times more exxy than anywhere we have been so far (well, me anyway). I ordered a 1/2 litre of Chianti from the region and...