Hi Everyone, we have one of those windy days and for once I am secretly pleased and happy to stay inside even though I did spend some well needed time on housework!!

We are back in Tarras but not before a couple of nights with our son Richard, daughter in law, Holly and grandchildren Asher and Emme, as we did when we departed over 2 months ago. We have missed the remainder of the winter and lots of photos have been arriving of our tulips and blossom.

On day 3 we embarked on our first of two big days out, firstly to Siena then Umbria. I had a guide booked at 10.30 and our drive was over an 1 and a half especially when you take in buying the ticket for a bus to be able to drop you off and pick you up.