Pistoia and BargaDec 2014 We took two day trips from Lucca recently. We take a bus to the train station, about 15 minutes. The trains to most of the surrounding small towns run at least once every hour, sometimes more. Usually, we’re in a new place within 1-2 hours total….
We have finally put up some pictures of Lucca. It is a beautiful small city. The city center or ‘centro’ is surrounded by a medieval wall about 4 km long. The wall has been built up over the years to where now it is wide enough for a one lane…
Venice ItalyOctober 12 – 14 2014 We went to Venice on October 12 – 14 to visit friends celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were on a cruise around the Mediterranean for a week then went to Venice. We had a great time, got lost in the narrow streets, got soaked…
We found a nice apartment just outside the walls of Lucca. It is about a 10 minute walk to the wall and the same to a street with shops, restaurants, and cafes. It’s on 1st floor, which is 2nd floor in the US, their 1st floor is called ground floor….
Amsterdam, The NeatherlandsSept 6 – 8 2014 So we went to Amsterdam to meet some friends from Orlando. So easy, took a train from Lucca to Pisa, bus from train station to Airport, flew into Amsterdam, train to our Hotel. The only stress was usual airport stuff and that was…
Lucca, Italy18 August 2014 We have arrived in Lucca and set up home in our vacation rental. A very nice apartment on the 4th floor of a very old building (with crazy, steep, winding stairs), overlooking the old Roman amphitheater. We have views from our windows in three directions. We’re…
We have arrived in Lucca, Italy!! 19 August 2014…… Said our goodbyes to London and the SF convention. Quick re-cap: Aberdeen, Scotland; Salisbury and Bath, England; Cardiff, Wales; Chipping Campden and London, England. So have a look and let us know what you think. Michael & Donna
London, England11 – 17 August 2014 In London now. Two days walking about. Saw London Bridge, the Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben), Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Donna spent hours at the National Gallery. Also, went to the 72nd World…