Tuesday 21st - in the morning did some initial food shopping. Afternoon - headed to big garden centre in Sarzana and picked up a little weber barbecue - much better than the previous one. Also stopped for the obligatory gelato in Bagnone before returning home.
Wednesday 22nd - Went into Bagnone for a coffee and cake and to do the washing. Work on bike in the afternoon and then went on search for a cable guide. Eventually found one in an old cycle/mower workshop in Santo Stefano.
Thursday 23rd - More work on bike and trip to pharmacy in Bagnone to get some medicine to help Jayne - sinus's completely blocked
Friday 24th - Bike finally back in working order and cycled into Pontremoli in the morning. Had a coffee and called Mum & Dad - great to talk. In the evening went to Ristorante Villa Enrica for a fantastic seafood meal. We were the only ones there and sat outside overlooking the fields and hills - lovely.
Saturday 25th - The three of us went into Pontremoli to the Saturday market. George was looking for some presents for friends. Had a coffee in the old town and wandered around the food market. Back home for lunch. I headed out again in the afternoon in my bike. Rode to Pontremoli to see a bike race in the afternoon. It was the 2nd stage of the second Lunigiana Cup - 2' prova della 2' Coppa Lunigiana. The race consisted of about 6-7 laps of a 7.5km circuit. First were the serious riders then the older ones afterwards. In hind sight I probably could have entered but didn't know how I would do against the others!!
Sunday 26th - Drove to a vintage car fair in Marina di Massa. Very interesting and got me interested in trying to find vintage bicycle fairs. Carried on driving around the coast - all very busy, well it was Sunday - and on to Portovenere. Wandered around, had a gelato, bought some pesto and back home for dinner. All in all a lovely day out. Went for a quick ride before it got dark
Monday 27th - Up early and out for a ride at 07:00. Definitely the best time of the day. Rode about 35 miles towards Fivizzano and then back again. Fantastic.
Tuesday 28th - Up early again for another ride - similar loop but shorter, hillier and a bit more leisurely. Attached the iPhone to the handlebars and took a video of my ride - quite fun!. In the afternoon went into Aulla and then on to La Spezia for some shopping. George bought some clothes and Jayne a handbag. Had dinner in a seafood restaurant near Portovenere (again!)
Wednesday 29th - Only three days holiday left :-( Cycled into Sarzana in the morning and had a wander around. Lovely in the old town.
Thursday 30th - Last cycle of the holiday - up first thing and then the old Fivizzano loop (3 minutes faster than the last time!). Late morning we all headed into Aulla for a wander around, stopping first at our favourite - Bar Nello. Shock, horror the coffee is now €1. In Aulla, I bought some cheese (as you do) - can't remember what the girls did. Gelato and then back to the apartment. Non Solo takeaway Pizza for dinner - on the terrace as usual. Looking back we had most meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) on terrace - absolutely lovely.
Friday 1st July - Cleaned the apartment, drove to airport and then home about 5pm.
Looking forward to next time ...
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