History then time for food.

For those interested, last night we went to bed at 05:00pm and we slept through til this morning, Katie woke at 06:30am and I woke a little before, at 5:45am. We are still a little jetlagged but do feel we have broken the beast.

What do you mean, I can't take photos

Last night we tried a couple of restaurants after performing some Internet research but found them closed, this information was not listed on their websites.

David, Fiesole and ludicrous laundry

Today was a day to have a break from the little streets, tourists, Vespas and cars by leaving the city but before we could we had to drop in on David.

Culture and life on the streets

Breakfast Italian style, an espresso, a cappucino and a croissant each.

It was then time to walk the damp streets in the direction of Uffizi gallery.  This morning was chilly but not freezing.

It had to rain eventually....

This morning started our last day at La Maesta. It was a little windy and very grey, the clouds were threatening rain, and we had laundry to do.

First off it was to Castiglion Fiorentino where we did a load of washing and met with a lady in the laundromat.  She was originally from Dusseldorf Germany, had worked in Africa and now lives in this region after relocating here as a pharmacist. Now retired, she saves her money and travels as much as she can. She has been to Hong Kong and Australia and is currently reading up on Japan, her next trip. As we left the laundromat the rain started and we had a thunderstorm for the next couple of hours.

Munich's past is not all beer and bretzels (Pretzels)

Our first stop today was at Asam's Church on Sendlinger Str. close to our accommodation, squeezed between some shops. At first, we weren't going to go in but from past experiences, it is these little churches that can be the most impressive, and this one didn't disappoint.

Let it snow

This morning we were welcomed to our first breakfast at Pension Lindener.  Thankfully it was what I expected, German.
Of course, it had the standard B&B items like a selection of cereal along with tea and coffee, but as I have found on previous trips there is always some items I wouldn't expect in the European bed and breakfast.  These include, cold cheese omelette, a variety of cheese and baked loaf cakes dusted with icing and sliced.

I do find it strange that someone would

Making magical memories

Up up and away. I'm writing this part whilst waiting for our plane to depart Heathrow airport.

This morning we had a fond farewell to our hosts. It was such an honour to participate in their family Christmas traditions over the last week.

There are just a few differences I have noticed that I would

Marlow and High Wycombe

Today was greeted by a late rise by both of us, it must mean we are getting into the new time zone. It is a good feeling not falling asleep at the dinner table and sleeping in past sunrise.

Today was set aside for visiting Christine and family. We left Molesey and headed on a scenic journey via Runnymede, Windsor and a quick stop off at Marlow.

Time to sample some British food

This was the day we could have just taken easy, but no, in the spirit of creating good blog content we ventured to London and joined a food tour.

This morning we caught the South West Train from Surbiton to Waterloo station and then the underground to London Bridge staion where our food tour was to start.