We checked out and finished breakfast by 10.30. Another beautiful day with a high of 34C. I successfully negotiated the motorway back to Livorno with Jen’s navigational assistance. We got to the ferry terminal in plenty of time but there was nowhere apparent to park the car. The ferry queue man told us to park […]
Day 12: the pool party – Sunday 21 June
Our only duty was to blow up the balls and pool toy. We were successful. There was a disco and barbecue lunch beside the pool. That started at 2 and the disco with sets from a friend of Craig and Jen and from Mark, (who has done a couple of professional gigs) went until about […]
Day 11: The wedding- 20 June
Another stunning day. Hot but with a breeze. The high was 37C and that continued for the next day also. After breakfast it was all on for preparation. Pauline and I joined the bridesmaids for the pre ceremony beautification. There were 2 hairdressers and one of them also did Pauline’s and my makeup. The bridesmaids […]
Day 10: Tuscany 19 June
We had a leisurely start in preparation for the arrival of most guests and then the pizza party. The pool is great and the food at Guadelupe is great. We had a good breakfast and a salad for lunch plus lots of water. One of the guests from Singapore (maybe Hong Kong though originally from […]
Days 8-9 London and Italy
Wednesday was all about personal grooming and packing. We walked up to North Finchley and back several times for eyebrows, lashes and haircuts. Lunch at a local Japanese restaurant in the middle, then spray tans for Pauline, Jen and me. Add in a quick trip to the supermarket and packing and that pretty much filled […]
Day 7: The civil ceremony: 16 June
It was an early start to get organised for the civil ceremony which was held in Islington Town Hall. The taxi arrived at 10 and there was a bouquet and buttonhole to make beforehand. Pauline did an excellent job of the bouquet with some minor assistance from Jen and me. I managed an adequate job […]