Hi guys, I'm home from my travels around the north of Italy! I came home late last night. Had a v nice time indeed. It was a holiday of two halves: beach stuff in the first week in a resort called Caorle and other stuff (including rain! ) in Desenzano at Lake Garda in the second week. Usually when we go on hols we're running ourselves ragged going on loads of trips but this year we only went on two: the Venetian islands in the first week and the Dolomites in the second (just on Thursday, in fact!). Couldn't fault either of the hotels we stayed in; they were both lovely and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Did more shopping there in the two weeks than I do at home in a year, too; God knows how I managed to get it all home with me! (She says as all the men on the board roll their eyes!
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Basically, a great time was had by all. It's horrible having to go back to the old routine, though. Oh well, what can you do? Still, it's good to be back here again with you lot.

