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Saturday 16th June 2012

Relatively late start as we have the whole day to get to Pisa to collect Tony and Margaret from the airport.
Set off from Modena and we are soon on mountain roads which are winding without being death-defying. Reaching the top of Paso delle Radici we stop for drinks and ice-creams along with hordes of superannuated bikies who are proving that it’s never too late to get on an assortment of very high-performance bikes and life to the full.

Finally arrive at Villa Collemandina and our apartment Santa Lucia to be greeted by Giovanna, the owner. The apartment is set in lovely grounds with a huge swimming pool and stunning views of the surrounding hills. The flat itself is well-appointed and roomy although we do later find some shortcomings with the kitchen utensils.

First stop as we head south is to stock up on provisions for the first few days and then follow the road along the Serchio River, touching the outskirts of the lovely town of Lucca, then on to
Pisa.

Tony and Marg only 10 minutes late from East Midlands Airport but baggage over half an hour coming through. Both of them looking very well and surprisingly sun-tanned after their poor early summer.

Given the relatively late hour when we get back to Santa Lucia we settle for toasted ham and cheese sandwiches ( nothing but the best for our guests! )

No time to really plan for the coming days so off to bed after a tiring day for all concerned.

Cheers

The Obese Ferret.