Euro Day 14 - Pisa and San Gimignano

Our first stop today was at Pisa, 50 minutes away. We weren't keen to do much more than take a quick look at the tower so we did that. It was hot and crowded but ok.  These are the people doing their typical Pisa photo thing..actually I was so interested in taking photos of them, I didn't get a decent one of the tower itself - doh! I'm sure Jon did!

Then it was onto a place recommended by Paul, San Gimignano, a walled village on the top of the hill. Aside from the destination the journey through the Tuscan country side to reach the place was fantastic. 

San Gimignano was really cool too, although very touristy. 

Strangely it seemed to be the location of not one but two competing torture museums. I couldn't stomach them but Zali and Jett were keen so we sent them in while we wandered around the rest of it. This photo is of Zali retelling the highlights:

We checked it out for a few hours then headed towards the campsite we booked in Florence.  By the time we arrived it was after four which seems to be the very hottest part of these hot days - well into the 30s, so it was a relief to get all the camping setup out of the way and cool down in the very very crowded pool.  It really isn't easy camping when it's so hot!