Siena. Stop on a super deluxe camping site, Colleverde, a few miles outside the city.  The most expensive place we’ve stopped, but probably the best for the quality of the facilities. Bus into Siena. Explore what is a regarded as a “must see” in the guide books. Certainly it’s worth visiting for the Duomo alone.

From Urbino head southish en route to Arezzo on the S73, a route which crosses the Apennine range via the Bocca Trabaria Pass which is one of the highest road passes. Spectacular scenery plus spectacular driving by oncoming truckers around the hairpins maintained our interest! Viewed Anghiari as we passed. Set atop a hill and lit

In view of weather predictions we decide to head south. Arrive in Urbino a beautiful hill town in the heart of the Le Marche. The town is a real gem. All the hilly beauty, cobbled streets and great buildings without the crowds of tourists. Staying two night at the Hotel Bonconte which is right on

Smaller than Bologna, but probably more interesting. It’s major attractions are the several mosaics in a number of churches. I’m not going to list them – you got Google. OK. Mosaics. Big deal. But even I was taken aback by their sheer exuberance. The colours are stunning. We liked this place so much that we

By train to Bologna from outlying commune. Very efficient and frequent service. Didn’t know what to expect but Bologna is a City worth a visit. Impressive wide streets with shops and eateries either side in sort of cloisters. Major squares and a huge statue depicting Neptune. Much work happening when we visited. Pavements up, barriers,