Day 14 Saturday 31st May 2008

It was raining first thing but eased off before we had to fetch the car from the garage to the hotel. We packed and breakfasted quickly and were gone from the hotel by before 8.30am. We soon found our way to the motorway and set off in the direction of Milan. We left this motorway and joined an east – west one towards Piacenza and Cremona. This was mid-morning so we left the motorway at Cremona and drove towards Mantova in the hope of finding a supermarket which we did. A huge shopping mall in fact where we did some food shopping. After this we drove on to Mantova for lunch.

Mantova is more interesting than we thought and so we shall probably return for a better look. We spent about an hour and a half there.

After that we returned to the motorway to go to Vicenza and eventually found the Palazzo Rosso which was in the middle of a wedding. After they have gone we have the place to ourselves for at least a week. We had to pop out for some more shopping as Monday is a Bank Holiday and everywhere is shut.

Start Mileage   13013 	 Finish  13239		Miles travelled = 226
								Total Miles = 1754 

Day 15 Sunday 1st June 2008

A day to relax and to catch up with laundry and to wash the car. Both tasks accomplished plus some sitting in the shade reading. Even a short cycle ride. We talked to the hosts, Phil and Sylvi.

Miles travelled 3						Total Miles = 1757

Day 16 Monday 2nd June 2008

A bank holiday in Italy to celebrate the Republic. We went to Vicenza to find out about trains to Venezia and also to walk around the town. There had been a parade with band and banners, but we were too late. We did see the hats with the black feathers! And policemen in best uniforms and braid. The cafes and gelateria’s were open but all other shops were shut.

We returned for lunch and dabbled our feet in the new swimming pool. The treatment plant is not yet functional so did not venture to swim. 

Start Mileage  13242	Finish Mileage 13260	Miles travelled 18
								Total Miles = 1775