and a selection of random shots from the train. We went from Orvieto to Firenze (2.5 hours), then Firenze to Lucca (1.25 hours). The train to Lucca was a double decker which was fun.
Once we got to Lucca, we bought bus tickets (and lunch - it was 14.30!) and found our hostel very easily. We have a 4 bed room which is double storied - 2 singles below, 2 singles and the bathroom above.
Some much needed clothes washing, then out to find some gelato. Bikes are rampant here, and places to hire bikes are a dime a dozen. We grabbed a bike each and rode around the city walls. Phil had had enough with one circuit and then continued to walk the whole distance around the walls, which we were told was about 4 klms but appears to be around 6 klms, but Caelli and I did a couple of laps then rode through the city. The walls of Lucca are intact - they haven't been breached since the 14th century. They are two storeys high and about 20 metres wide. They are currently a walking/cycling path that is very popular with both locals and tourists.
Gelato flavours: mint, coffee, lemon, caramello, coconut, bruccella di Lucca (aniseed), marmalade, fior di latte, extra chocolate, trifle.
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