Chilled at villa in the morning. All ready for a lovely morning but... ! G had woken up on the wrong side of the bed. Mid morning after I'd been the empathetic, understanding mum over several incidents, I turned into a witch and chucked her in the pool.... Pretty bad huh! I felt v bad but funnily enough G had a good recovery!? Sobbed in her room for 5 then appeared with a sheepish look on her face. I apologized and together we even had a bit if a giggle at my los...

Day out visiting 3 little pretty villages in southern Tuscany. Couldn't have picked a hotter day! Lord. Wont be hurrying to do that again. Underestimated how far away they were and how damn hot it gets between 12 and 4 pm. Must have been well over 30. At Montalcino, the first village, we climbed the fort and had a beautiful view of the undulating vineyards. What is it about always wanting to climb up, whether kid or adult?! Pienza, village number two, we didn't...

Glorious day of R & R in the glorious sunshine. Our first day where we didn't move and had home cooking all day. So relaxing!! Girls swam, caught up with their journals and we had a little walk around the vineyards around our villa. Think we all needed down time. The pool is simply gorgeous. The three Girls are bunking in together in double bed. They are so funny!! Could have one in with Lana or spit up in other rooms but they want to stay together, reckon th...

Sad farewell to Heidi, Horst, Eva, Uli! Seriously stunning drive!! Arrived at villa. Straight in the pool. Heaven. The more relaxing part of the trip begins !! Two weeks in the one spot, in a house with pool, a serious spoil. Gorgeous first evening in our local village, Castillina. Stocked up on groceries and had pizza in the piazza/ square while we listened to a live band rehearsal which Lana loved. She was so hilarious when trying to leave at 9.30pm... Saying...