Oct 26: Rimini

Saturday 17 October

Bus, tram then train to the airport via Katsouri's for an early lunch. 

Long queues in Rimini to clear immigration then out to find a taxi. Big queue but no taxis. 

Some people were ordering them privately through an app and a couple said that they were going to the same hotel so we hopped in with them and shared the fare. 

Quick drink and then bed - it had been a long day. 

Sunday 18 October 

View from our window. 

Lovely buffet breakfast - I'd forgotten that it was included so that was a nice surprise!

Walk to the old part of the city in beautiful sunshine. 

White wine stop.

The murals scattered amongst the colourful houses on the old fishermen's quay are amazing.

They started in the 1980s as a way of preserving the people, crafts and traditions in the area. 

Film maker Federico Fellini used several of these characters and locations in his films and over time he has now himself been immortalised in the same way. Great place to wander!. 😁

Graffiti by the river. 

Lots of ruins and history. 

Outside the Fellini museum.

'Chatting' to an old lady about the red ribbons on her window grill - neither understanding the other but lots of gestures and smiles. 

Near the station. 

Back out again in the event to look for food - eventually found somewhere open Mike had sardines on a pizza base and I had a burger - both delicious. 

Then back to the hotel - both of us were pooped we'd walked nearly 10 miles!

Monday 19 October 

Another delicious breakfast - loads of choice!

Walk to the train station to catch the bus to San Marino. 

Beautiful colours as we made our way up the mountain side. 

Glorious views at the top. 

Into the old town through the main gate. 

Lots to explore. 

Cable car to go down to the city below - luckily for me it was closed.. 😁

Went to catch the bus and didn't realise we needed tickets from the shop so it was full and we got tickets for the next one. 

Walked back and had a delicious meal at a nearby osteria. Well worth missing the bus for!

Clam gnocchi and tagliatelle.

Back down the mountain side on the top of a double decker. Quite an experience!

Back over the river to the hotel. 

Tuesday 20 October 

Train to Bologna for the day. Lovely city - we just wandered. 

An Italian 'tapas' board for lunch with an April spritz.

Back on the train and home. 

Solved my tiny coffee cup problem by using the plastic tankard Mike had his beer in. That will be going in my suitcase for safe keeping while I'm here - everything is taken back when they clean the room lol - even the coffee cup went although it had my coffee in it. 

They'll get the full collection back when I leave.. 🤣👍

Wednesday 21 October 

Bn

Thursday 22 October 

Friday 23 October 

Saturday xxx