So we totally failed at staying awake until 1am and ended up going to bed at 11 for a chance to grab an hours sleep. Driving over to Luton was trouble free and the coach we got over to Gatwick was totally empty so I was able to fully recline and grab another 45 minutes sleep whilst Adam was on his iPad. The timing was perfect as once we got to the airport, through security and grabbed our boots meal deal we only had about 20 minutes before we headed to the gate....

So I'm just testing this blog out really, just seeing how easy it is to use. Ive got the app on my phone, the aim being I can simultaneously update you guys on my whereabouts whilst keeping a little travel diary for myself! So a reminder for our itinerary: 2 days in Barcelona 6 days in Milan which include day trips to Verona, Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. 6 days in Florence which include 2 day trips to the Tuscan countryside, plus Pisa and Venice. 4 days in...