The week in La Spezia has passed us by quickly and we have really enjoyed all this coastal industrial city has to offer.

Hamish

Good – Taking rubbish to the bins on the streets with Rod, being in charge of the keys and opening the apartment door, shower-baths (handheld shower with the plug in).

Bad – Walking. Although Hamish was asleep when this was written, we are all in agreeance that this is his number one pet hate.

Standout – Train trip to the beach

Jess

Good – The shopping centre in La Spezia (The Terrace), also the city of Pisa was really cool.

Bad – The shower was sort of awkward to use… #firstworldproblems

Standout – Visiting Filippo in Milan – Amazing city and great company!

Rod

Good – La Spezia harbour, St Giorgio castle and the views, the apartment and its position in town – close to the train station and walk into town square, Piazza dei Miracoli (Pisa tower complex) and walking through the shopping precinct in La Spezia town

Bad – Sat nav sending me the wrong way down one way streets, afternoon crowds at Cinque Terre

Standout – The Cinque Terre walk/views

Belinda

Good – Rod is doing a great job driving. The apartment is beautiful. Love how everything shuts down at midday and then reopens about 3pm, loads of people out on the streets, sitting down for a glass of wine. My first shopping experience at H & M.

Bad – Hamish’s temperament – there’s still 11 weeks to go!

Standout – Cinque Terre – the entire day. Loved it.