Assisi was a wonderful old town with twisty streets and buildings that seemed to tumble down the hillside.

This was the misty view from the balcony where we had breakfast. We heard the churchbells and watched the priests hurrying to mass.

My first look at Rome.
We had a magical evening at the Villa d'Este wandering among the fountains and lights.	The view from my hotel window - the Castle of St Angelo.
Di at the Colosseum.	The fabulous Vatican Museum.

In each city we had a local guide to take us on a tour of the sights. In Rome we had a lovely young woman called Fernanda - she was Gina Lollobrigida's sister. There was so much to see - St Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, the catacombs, the Forum and Colosseum.... a wonderful experience.