In 2006, we spent 36 days in Italy travelling with our Kiwi friends Lyall and Wendy. Lyall and Anne planned the trip with almost military precision, which is summarised by the chart below prepared by Lyall. This book is Part 1 of 4 books overall covering our journey in Italy. This book, Book 1, covers Milan, Florence, Rome and Dubai, Book 2 covers our 7 day cruise from Venice to the Greek Isles and Croatia and return; Book 3 covers Venice, Cinque Terre, Portofino and Book 4 covers Tuscany including 2 stays at Villa Torre a Cona and Loro Ciuffenna in the Tuscan countryside. This book is not in actual chronological order but the images from these cities fit the book space .

These 4 books contain my personal story, told mainly in pictures, which try to capture not only the landscapes, cityscapes, buildings, cobbled streets etc. but also the local people including ourselves having fun, plus the moods and emotions. These 4 books are for all to enjoy. A big thank you to Wendy and Lyall as great travel companions. Lyall was our designated driver and the best driver in Italy!