Wednesday 2 August We made a very slow morning start at the modest Hotel Cavour in Asti. Yesterday’s activities had taken their toll and David felt under the weather as well as weary. Our train left at 11.13 from platform 2 at the station immediately opposite the hotel, scheduled to arrive at Follonica at 15.50. … Continue reading Tuscany : Massa Marittima 2 – 7 August 2023

Saturday 29 July The afternoon’s 38 minute windy drive from Diano d’Alba to Castiglione Tinella was a glorious reminder of the sheer size of the territory to the east of Alba where Langhe and Monferrato meet. We passed the unfinished Gaia white wine winery at Trezzo Tinella looking unloved and rough. The very steep slopes … Continue reading Piemonte 16: loose ends in Monferrato : 29 July – 2 August 2023

Sunday 23 July The journey to Gatwick was easy despite the late July spate of train strikes, and our passage through check-in and security was surprisingly rapid given this was the first weekend of school holidays. Lunch was at Wagamama’s.  The plane left on time, and the car hire (Drivalia, within the airport’s foyer) efficient. … Continue reading Piemonte 15 : loose ends in the Langhe; and a music festival : 23 – 29 July 2023