We were able to see the last 2 Cinque Terre towns today. Some are nicer then others because they are directly on the Mediterranean. It was nice to take the train to these villages. As you cannot drive to them. We have had a couple of really nice days here. Here are some images from today. We leave tomorrow for somewhere ? Lowell... read more

Well hello again, Yes we did make it to Florence but it was not easy. We drove to Lucca where we planed to leave our car and take the train. Couldn't find a parking spot and by the time we did we missed the train ? Next train 2 hours. Started to rain cats and dogs ? Finally on the train. Now it's time for high school to let out. They all came on the train ? Not enough seats. Train is now delayed, uff-da. Is this the train from h### ? ? So we get there, Florence that is. I forgot my camera but Gloria had her new iphone 7 so the images for today are from that. I think they are very nice. BTW. WE are now at the Cinque Terre on the Med ... read more

Hello again, Thought I would send some more images to make up for all the days I could not. Our room has a kitchenette where Gloria has learned to make coffee Gusto. Thank goodness for cream. The Villa Pardi has 19 rooms, all ensuite.,,,,, Our room has a 12' ceiling with beams and stones above . No I'm not going to hold up the Leaning Tower when Gloria takes my picture ? Well all for today. God bless. Lowell... read more

Hello from Tuscany, Today was our first day we were out and sought out villages and countryside. Tuscany has had a drought this summer so it looks quite dry. We visited 4 villages today San Quirico d' Orcia, Pienza, Montepulciano, and Montalcino. It's hard enough finding them and also pronouncing them ? We are staying in a small hotel for 3 nights while we try to escape with our lives driving. I thought Romanian's were the worst. Not anymore. After tomorrow we will move to the north of Tuscany for a few days then to the coast to see the Cinque a Terre (4 villages) Hope all is well with youall. Today I took about 125 photos. would you believe not one would upload ? I'm really sorry. And frustrated maybe tomorrow. Chow Lowell... read more

Having internet issues. Slower then dial-up sent photos but they didn't go will try 1 photo lowell... read more