Pisa

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Our last morning, we enjoyed our final breakfast at Sole De Luna and then off to the train station. We are proud of the fact that we haven't missed a train or gotten on the wrong train the entire trip. It was a great way to be able to see so much of this beautiful country. After a few days we were able to read the schedules, navigate the ticket machines easily and Alec was the mater of remembering to validate the tickets before we boarded the trains. Our plan was to spend the day in Pisa, seeing the sites there, and then returning to Florence for dinner and a very early morning flight! We are all pretty tired from the week and it was very hot this particular day. We were able to store our luggage at the train station in Pisa and then off to explore the city. Glad we got a chance to do this. There was much to see, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and of course one last round of gelato. Dinner back in Florence was a nice surprise as we were weren't sure what we'd find within walking distance of our hotel but we really lucked out with a delicious "Last Supper".

This was a trip of a lifetime! We feel so blessed to have shared this special time with Alec and to give him a taste of just a few of the amazing places this world has to offer as he begins the next stage of his life as a college graduate. We so enjoyed his ambition, his sense of adventure and his putting up with a little whining from the two older folks in our party of three!

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Photos

Sestri Levante
Last breakfast at our hotel. "Mama Mia" saved this prime spot for the three of us each morning.

Sestri Levante
Leaving the train station here for the last time!

Sestri Levante
Our typical breakfast for the last week. The one day "Mama Mia" ran out of rolls before Ralf got his breakfast, she beelined to the nearest bakery to replenish the supply for him.

Sestri Levante
Good Bye Sestri Levante!

Pisa
Hello Pisa

Pisa
A platter of specialties from the region of Pisa