Day Eleven – Tuscany 2015: A Poolside Saga
The Routine Rendezvous
Well, well, well, what thrilling escapades do we have to dish out today? Hold on to your sunhats, folks, because today’s saga takes us once again to the poolside paradise. Yes, you heard it right – another day basking in the sun, sipping on cocktails, and engaging in our typical poolside banter. But hey, who’s complaining? Certainly not us!
The Rise of the Water Warriors
Ah, but the plot thickens! As fate would have it, the brave knights of the Bray clan stumbled upon a daring adventure – none other than the esteemed water polo competition! With valiant splashes and triumphant cries, Warren and Adam gallantly joined the fray, leading their team to glory with not one, but two resounding victories! Yet, the thirst for victory was insatiable. Thus, emerged a new spectacle: poolside volleyball, a spectacle where the waves of competition crashed against our shores. Alas, Warren emerged victorious once more, leaving the rest of us floundering in his wake. Beware, unsuspecting infants – the poolside battleground knows no mercy!
Treetop escapades
Adam, Josh, Warren & I decided to do the tree top climbing arial walkway in the afternoon. The boys being far more agile than eiither Warren or I made it look easy. However I think Warren has afear of heights as he appeared to struggle with the exercise but kept me entertained watching him wobble & struggle.
Risotto Rendezvous and Bikini Bonanza
In the realm of culinary conquests, Michele’s quest for the perfect risotto finally reached its climax – albeit in the humble confines of our caravan kitchen. Josh, the ever-discriminating critic, remained unimpressed by the risotto revelation, much to our collective dismay. However, culinary adventures aside, our evening escapades led us to the charming streets of San Vincenzo. Yet, fate had a mischievous twist in store as we narrowly missed our chariot, prompting a mad dash reminiscent of a comedy sketch.
Venturing forth into the labyrinthine streets, Michele stumbled upon a treasure trove – a boutique offering not only swimwear but also tantalising lingerie. With the finesse of a seasoned fashionista, she selected a new bikini top, much to the delight of the shop assistant who insisted on a fitting. Little did she know, the changing room theatrics were merely a sideshow to my covert surveillance – a tale for the ages, indeed!
A Tactical Triumph
Learning from past misadventures, we devised a cunning strategy to outmanoeuvre the formidable Italian commuters. Armed with wit and guile, we seized the opportunity to board the bus at its drop-off point, dodging the frenzied mob that awaited at the designated pickup spot. Victory was sweet, my friends, as we boarded the bus unscathed, basking in the glow of our strategic triumph.
Tomorrow’s Poolside Prelude
As the sun sets on another day in Tuscany, we anticipate yet another rendezvous with the poolside paradise. But fear not, dear readers, for our adventures are far from over. Brace yourselves, for on the morrow, we embark on a grand excursion to the majestic city of Florence. Until then, let the poolside chronicles continue!
