Day Fourteen – Tuscany 2015
Celebrating Seventeen Years
Today marks our seventeenth wedding anniversary, and after yesterday’s marathon of wandering the charming streets of Florence under the blazing sun, we decided on a relaxing day by the pool. The day started as usual; I met Warren at 08:55 sharp to claim our prime poolside spots with our towels. After that, it was time for breakfast with the girl of my dreams.
Poolside Shenanigans
With our favourite sun loungers secured, Warren and Adam dove into a spirited game of water polo. Things got a bit heated between a Polish chap and an Italian lad, leading to a bit of poolside drama. The referee called it off, and it was more like handbags at dawn than a serious altercation. Still, it gave me a good chuckle.
The morning was spent soaking up the sun and lounging by the pool until hunger called us back to the caravan for lunch. Today’s menu featured a smorgasbord of leftovers from the fridge and larder, as we didn’t want to waste any food before our return to the UK.
Afternoon Delights
Post-lunch, it was back to the pool, this time armed with a ham sandwich for Michele. Yes, I am indeed the ever-dutiful husband. The afternoon consisted of more sunbathing and refreshing dips in the pool, a perfect way to spend our anniversary.
Beachside Bust
Mid-afternoon called for ice cream, a daily ritual, after which we all, except Michele, took a stroll to the beach. Josh and I had our hopes dashed as there were no waves to be found, so we quickly returned to the pool, leaving the Brays to enjoy the beach on their own.
Evening Woes
Dinner brought us all back together, though Michele wasn’t feeling too grand, likely due to a touch of sunstroke. Adam and I were also nursing dodgy stomachs, which unfortunately cut our final evening short.
Final Preparations
I just popped over to the Bray tent to borrow some after-sun lotion from Dawn for Michele. Finding their tent empty, I left it on their table, guessing they were in the showers.
Now it’s back to the caravan for an early night, with a 06:00 alarm set for our departure to Pisa airport. What a fantastic holiday it’s been at Park Albatross – perfect weather, delightful company, and memories to cherish. I’ve loved every minute of our two weeks in Tuscany and can’t wait to return.
