I have had the recurring thought that international travel is not for the faint of heart, always followed by “ but it is, oh, so worth it.” Our day in Pisa is a perfect example, challenged by pay toilets, purchasing fuel for our unfamiliar Fiat and making a very illegal u-turn on the Autostrada.

The bag on my back is Italian! Purchased at least 20 years ago at TJMaxx😉

We, who always share one meal, ordered both Specials, likely because we could read both. We ate every bite and they were equally delicious. Someone else deboned the sea bass.

Best part of travel is meeting people like this young couple, he from Scotland and she from France. They were happy to have us to practice their English and we were equally thrilled to have a conversation with someone who understood us. Adventurers they are, finding work wherever they want to be and saving for their next country of choice. A delight!