Last week I went to Italy on holiday to visit Florence, and the Tuscan countryside. Highlights were:

- Learning about renaissance art (including seeing a bunch of great sculptures in Florence)

- Strolling through Siena

- Experiencing some wonderful Tuscan views from places like Montalcino and Cortona

- Fitting in a stay with one of Kim's friends at a vineyard in Umbria

The only downside was having to deal with the mad Italian drivers on the hair-breadth tuscan roads - speed limits, indicators and correct side-of-the-road all seem to be optional...

I've put some photos up here.