Well we are into our third week on the road. The coach travel has been great. We believe it is the best way to see a loty in a short amount of time. A little tiring, however one can catnap on the coach when on t\he highway. Day before yeasterday we were at FDlorence. More churches and sculptures. Saw where Michel Angelo was buried. We didn't go to see the original David. and so plesed we didn't as the group that went weer bored very quickly... and very expensive to see. We did see a copy and it was in the place where the original was. Went to leather shop and we both bought a pair of gloves... just in case it gets cold in England and the USA. Ther weahter that we have had have ben great. Only one day of rain, a coulple of colder days and the rest has been absolutely beautiful. We have missed the horrible heat that they have been talking about.
Yesterday we travelled through beau\tiful areas of Tuscany Italy, on our way to Nice. Saw marble mountains, went to Pisa - leaning tower - still lkeaning. Set in a lovely green garden with baptisry and church. Is not going to ;lean any further (hopefully). The only thing that spoouilt Pisa was the number of tourist/souvemnir sellers from all overtne world - dodgy.
On to along the Mediterreanean Coast through Genova and onto a perfumery -- and hillside village of Eze - very quaint. Had a visit to Monaco Very quickly lost 5 Euro in to slots at the casino. Saw parade of cruising mercedes, lamborgines, ferraias, jaguars etc very rich. Harbour full of massive cruising yatchs some with own helicopters and speed boats. Bazza you would kill for this. Lots of women walking around dressed in Gucchi with rats on a string. We just sat in the gardens with a gelati and watched the world go by.
Are haveing a great time with people we have met on the coach.
Thjis morning in Nice - first morning we've been ableto sleep in. Hotel in middle of everything and this morning went to flower and fresh food markets and bought greta cheeses, olives and fruit. Took some great photos of beaches etc fromn the view from the steep stair climb which overlooks Nice. Afetr finished here we are going for a swim in the Mediterrean - will need to wear thongs as the beach will hurt our tootsies. (pebble and sharp shells. no sand) Lots of topless women ? This is thechgeapest internet thus far. so have a little more time to write notes Usually we go crazy as the keys and language are so foreign and it tkaes us 20 minutes even to get onto it. This evening we go for tour along the corniches which overlook to Mediterrearn and also get to eat in this lovely location overlooking the ocean (more copoius amounts of wine).
Our Health has been ok except I've (Meredith) have succumbed alittle to a fluey feeling today.. I wondered how long it would take.
Hope all is ok at home and at work. Do not even think about it very often. -(work that is but we are often thinking of our girls and friends)
Next up date will probably be from Paris.. in a few days time as the first leg of our jouney comes to an end.
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