My last stop in this beautiful country! Having survived torrential rains in Milan, and parading Christians in Brindisi, I had no idea what Rome would bring. The short answer? Sore feet! The best way to see this incredible place is to walk the streets, and so I slapped on a hat, ignored the heatwave and set out. My first stop framed the historic shape of the Colosseum against the clearest of blue Italian skies. The Colosseum lives up to its name as the largest amphitheatre eve

Monument to Italian Sailors The adventure continues, with the journey from Milan to Brindisi bringing a special zing that I won’t soon forget. I had an early train, so started for the station for a quick ten or so block walk. It was Sunday, and mostly everything between me and the station was closed, and then I added a complication by taking a wrong turn. Just as I did, the skies crashed open overhead, and I was hit by torrential rain. In minutes, there was lightning smashing

Before I make my way into today’s blog post, I hope you will indulge me in a quick goodbye to Pride month, combined with a Happy Canada Day wish [from afar!] to everyone at home. And I am far away indeed. Since last we chatted, I have made it across the Alps in into Italy. While the story I am writing has the characters racing down the Italian boot in pursuit of their madcap goal, I have been delighted renew my aquaintance with this incredible country after a long absence. It