Siena - Rome - Athens - Crete

Siena was a magnificent city. We had perfect weather and enjoyed wandering around looking at the cathedrals and churches and forts etc. And of course a lot of sitting in the main square eating and drinking and just enjoying some sunshine. We met up with another couple from Sydney who had also just done the walk from San Gimignano, and joined them for dinner the one night as they had a restaurant that had been recommended to them. The special recommendation was truffles so we all had the pasta with truffles and nice wine and delicious desert and coffee. So it was a bigger night than usual for us but we are not convinced that we would order truffles again (but still pleased we tried them at least). We were sorry to be leaving Siena but very happy to be out of our hotel which was certainly out of the question for anybody who has trouble sleeping through noise.
So next morning after more coffees and toast in the sun in the square with the Australians we spent 3 hours in the bus to Rome and spent the night there before flying to Athens and then on to Crete. Rome was fun - Rob had found a lovely hotel round the corner from the Trevi Fountain so we wandered along there for coffee and pizza and up the Spanish Steps, then took a walk down to the Colosseum. We just happened to notice a van Gogh  exhibition so popped into that too. Rob was surprised how much he enjoyed it.
The day of travelling was long but fine - the last hour or so of driving to the resort was a challenge. We picked up a tiny little rental car and the drive was beautiful for a while but then it was dark. The resort is very different from anything else so far this trip - I suppose typical timeshare, but we were met with a red rose and a glass of orange juice and shown up to our 2 level appartment overlooking the pool. All good except for the weather which is looking a bit winterish so far. We spent today doing our washing (as there are no laundromats here apparently) and then wandering around an old castle which was interesting in that it was not much of a match for the Italian castles we have been visiting. The other problem is a little dog nearby which sounds as if it is being murdered. Rob has gone to investigate but don't suppose we will have much clout here.
So we have a week here now which is a very relaxing thought.

Trevi fountain very early in morning

colosseum

Siena

From top of cathedral in Siena