La Pace Pisa

... for our walk through the walled village. There is a 14th century fort with make up part of the walls. Today it is used as a prison - your not supposed to take photos of it, but I snapped a couple off before I knew... luckily I was not spotted by the local polizi. The town was cute for sure but I'm not sure it deservered all the accolades given to it by other travellers we had met in Lucca. Having said that we did take more photos than usual.

Kim had taken her grandma to Lucca last November and had fallen in love with the place. <br><br>We found a park not far from the city walls and then headed in for a look. We came across a chocolate festival in one of the piazzas and sampled a few beforw buying a hot cocolate drink...literally hot chocolate in a cup. It made me feel a bit sick.<br><br>Walking Lucca is like a big ...

Just realized those not on facebook haven't seen pictures from Pisa and Florence. No long recap of Anthony and I's weekend in Tuscany, for obvious reasons. Also note that "Anthony and Alison's Great Adventure" was like taking a knife.<br><br>Love you guys! :)<br>

... for a few weeks whilst i went back to work<br>Belgium to pick up batteries from my dad as the originals were shagged<br>Luxembourg<br>Swizterland<br >Italy<br>Lake Maggiore (most expensive)<br>Cremona<br>Cecina Tuscany where we parked up again whilst i worked

... br><br>Pisa<br><br>Pisa is a real tourist trap, with illegal African migrants trying to sell African goods and illegal counterfeit goods at a number of points where tourists congregate. What do African souvenirs have to do with the tower of Pisa? I was a little surprised at this, as it certainly gave me a feeling of insecurity. The three police talking amongst themselves in the street did not seem concerned about the illegal ...

... and costume designer from the tv hit series "Dancing with the Stars". <br><br>Before retiring, we enjoyed a late evening glass of Limoncello on our balcony with the dimmly lit Italian coastline appearing to move slowly northward as the Ruby quietly but sternly cut a southern path through the Tyrrhenian Sea. <br><br>Tomorrow, we'll see ya in the port city of Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome!<br><br>Buona Notte! Rick &amp; Elsie!

Since Pisa is only an hour away from Florence, I thought what the heck. So I made my way by train early this moring and had a problem. I bought my ticket the day prior so I could schedule my day around it. It was bought from the ticket machine because it's faster than talking to someone face to face. This was only my second time doing this. I pressed the 9:30 am button but my ticket that came out didn't have a time on it so I though it was just an open ...

... vino throughout. Of course. Wow, yep really hungry now. We all went and laid about the house and gardens for siesta time and then the group went for a walk. We were pooped so stayed at home. The next day we relaxed all day and barely left our stables living quarters. We organised ourselves for Pisa the next day. Barbara kindly drove us to the station and despite taking a wrong turn as she was talking so much to us (very interesting to pick their brains about Italy, SBS, food ...

... can actually pay to go to the top of the tower, but you can only go up with a tour guide &amp; it was 15 Euros per person, &amp; being on a budget we gave it a miss! Plus, I think Paul was a little scared! The square which The Leaning Tower is located is very pretty also, with the church alongside it &amp; all the stalls selling Pisa souvenirs - we resisted from buying &amp; actually escaped Pisa without spending a penny - must be a record! Pisa itself is a very beautiful place down ...