The Vatican is grand and it was packed for people queuing to get into the Bascilica.

More of what you want

A pensive one that makes you feel good Oh and the beers okay too

We muscled our way into one of the oldest cities in the world to be greeted by some chaotic scenes Some involved Rose' and the Pope but...

In Roma l met Aria who is 3 and a random sausage in a shop.

Would very much hate to be here when it was busy....

Last night we enjoyed dinner and drinks at Le Bonta Del Capo and this morning walked to Torre Capo Di Conca in searing heat and millions...

From the best bus ride you'll ever take to the best lemon gelato to steps,injuries mad mad crowds donkey dump trucks tiny lanes and...

We are staying at Conca Di Marini just before the town of Amalfi. Views are spectacular but the tourist crowds are ridiculous.

Glad we made the effort to explore and stay in the Republic of San Marino.

Did someone say "ye olde" yeah she did!

Day visit to Orvieto, superb example of Medieval architecture again high on a hill....

San Marino Famous for beer Might catch on. yeah?

Never ones to shy away from something or somewhere new we boldly strode into the world's smallest republic and blended in like natives...

That looked like a tiny hummingbird. And some other things.

San Marino is. And it's beautiful and hilly.

Sticker on a truck on our way to San Marino and then we met Frida on our way to dinner.  We met more sausages as we headed up to the San...

Whilst it would seem to be a dying art in our world, crossbowing is very much the thing to do on a sunny Friday afternoon in a medieval...

San Marino is one of those places where you question the sanity of those involved in the building of such places but are glad that they...

In the rarified air of its own republicanism San Marino stands above all around it!!!