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Lucca (Part III)

one of the famous old towers, complete with rootop oak trees

The next morning, after a pleasant and varied breakfast (included), I checked out of Il Seminario.

To the left (click to expand) was the morning view from my window.

At his suggestion,  I left my bag in Paulino’s care with the intention of picking it [...]

EuroStar / Florence to Milan

The EuroStar train ride from Florence to Milan was predictably uneventful.  It was that way because the service is perfect. Well, almost.

Don’t mention the WiFi that didn’t work. It provided a reminder of the bad old days of any Italian public service. I can remember there was a time (I swear, [...]