The weather was mild, but grey and dismal with that intermittent drizzle that seems to get worse just as you … More
Tag: travel
On the Road
We’re back! With the best of intentions to not leave packing everything to the last minute, we thought we would … More
Leaving Veneto with yet more plants…
As expected, the christening lunch was a wonderful seven course affair. The specialty of the restaurant is fish so the … More
Saint Vincent
First stop on the journey back was Saint Vincent in Aosta, near the Italian/French border. It is a small town in … More
On the road again
OK, this was written back at the end of April but for some reason we were too busy to actually … More
Gee, but it’s great to be back home
Flight arrived on time, luggage popped onto the conveyor promptly, and as the train station is across the way from … More
Leaving on an Easyjet plane
On my way back to Città della Pieve after what feels like a month. Leaving a miserable grey and drizzly … More
On the Road Again: part 2
Left Dijon early and and got through the Mont Blanc/Monte Bianco tunnel in time for lunch. An alpine-style chalet restaurant … More
On the Road Again
Another long drive and here we are again in Citta della Pieve. The journey wasn’t too heavy going as we … More