Aargh. I typed a long blog and it came up twice so I deleted one and now they are both gone! There was so much loud thumping noise from a restaurant about 100 metres from campsite until 1am. My friendly Dutch neighbours have decided to leave also. On the way to Siena I saw a car park full of campervans next to a spa. If only I had known before. These Aire type places are beginning to start up in Italy As it was Sunday I decided to avoid the pools but I arrange...

Whilst sitting in the bar/cafe sorting out the wifi, it pelted down with rain. Rushed back to the tardis/tin tent as I had left the door open - I am so security conscious! Am now soaked and taking off sodden/sodding top was agony with the sore shoulder. Eating Lidl's chocolate in the warm van almost makes up for it. Mind you the inside looks like a Chinese laundry as the washing is inside drying off now. Yesterday is a bit of a haze. There was some hard drivin...

Woke early after a good night's peaceful sleep. Went to the little smart cafe close to where I was parked. Had a delicious runny chocolate croissant and an americano coffee all for €1.60. As I was feeling good I decided to explore some more and headed for the hills. So glad I did. Firstly I by passed Assisi and went on to Norcia which was a pleasant little walled city and not so touristy. They seem to specialise in truffles, lentils and cheese. Sacha took a...

Was glad to leave the campsite as already, in the morning, they were playing repetitive thumping music by the pool. Walked round San Marino this morning. Although it is touristy it is laid back and friendly. It is trying very hard to keep the tourists entertained. It has many weird museums. Some examples - Torture Museum, Vampire Museum, Old Arms Museum, New Arms Museum, Ferrari Museum and an Aircraft Museum just to name some. I was recommended to go onto Urbi...

Overnight torrential rain in Verona. Drove about 200 kms to Ravenna. Stopped for a walk in a nature sanctuary. I was stalked for a little while but then he gave up. Now it was hot and sunny. Tried to find tourist office in Ravenna. The first place turned out to be a museum that was closed. I was wrongly directed to another place and then the third was down narrow alleys and nowhere to park. So I gave up and drove on to San Marino. I had considered stopping at on...