Thursday, 19 April 2007

San Remo first stop in Italy

Sunny and warm - bellissimo. Decided to stay in San Remo for three nights. Excellent site with a sea view and all mod cons. Walked into San Remo past the old mansions and hotels which made the town a popular resort in bygone days. Good sandy beaches and restaurant still line the prom. Had first real Italian pizza for lunch, wandered round the casino (loads of fruit machines) and an unusual Russian church. Very colourful good quality market, bought trousers for Rosemary and a hat for Peter. Climbed up the steep narrow alleys of the old town 'La Pigla' stopping en route for our first cappuccino and cakes. Fine view over the town and harbour from the church at the top. Back by tram for an early meal. Christened the new BBQ with grilled Sea Bass and baked banana with chocolate. Finished off a bottle of Soave, fed the tame blackbirds with grapes and dozed. Freeview box works fine in Italy (provided you speak Italian of course).

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