Michelangelo

This is part 9 of 10 in Italy by train (July 1997)26 Jul 1997 Made a few half-hearted attempts to find a hotel or hostel, but at 12:45 in the night, believe me, it is difficult. I went after a few rucksack-carrying chaps but they were going to the airport. Taxis offered to take me…

This is part 3 of 10 in Italy by train (July 1997) Train from Venice to Rome 15:20 – 21:05, 20th Jul 1997On the train south: after Bologna the countryside was uncannily like Maharashtra – green and hilly, the farms and houses more like India than England. Sunflower fields. The whole train journey was about…

This is part 8 of 10 in Italy by train (July 1997)25 Jul 1997 Friday. I got up at leisure, had a decent if not satisfying breakfast, and set off for the sights. At the breakfast table two Italian girls asked how old I was – you know, as if to say you ought to…