Great trip back – all smooth.
Downsides
– messing up Ryanair booking, paying for bags we didn’t use
– someone crunching the car wing mirror which cost
– leaving my wallet at the final place – they’re kindly posting it back
– crazy little car with a 3 gallon petrol tank. Meant had plenty of practice at Italian self service stations.
– midges had plenty of feasts on Eileen, especially at the beginning when it was hot and humid.
Upsides
– the weather – the last week was perfect. Bright sun all day every day, but only mid 20s. And cool nights.
– food, especially the pasta. Who knew????????
– EVERYTHING ELSE. ITALY WAS MAGNIFICENT, AS EXPECTED.