Today was such a joy. We planned to go to Lucca, a small town that has been recommended to me over and over again. So we bought our train tickets last night and then boarded a train about nine this morning. The regional trains are such a slow trip after only using the high speed ones until now.
We got into Lucca about ten thirty and rented bikes from a shop inside the walls. They were great bikes, and we rode then up onto the walls and around the entire city. We did the loop twice, once to learn it and once again to take pictures. It was awesome to be moving and have a breeze! Biking was also a great change from walking. The loop is about 2.5 miles, so after two rounds we ventured down into the city and saw a few of the sites. There wasn't a lot, just a few piazas and churches.
We had lunch (pasta with pesto for me, ravioli for Kim) at a place near the bike shop and then the day took a turn for the adventurous.
Lucca was cute but we've had our share for walking around. Why not be bold and take the train a little further to Pisa? Kim wanted to see the leaning tower, so we bought tickets and headed out. It was hot once we arrived so we made it a shott visit- see the tower, take pictures, and go. It was also super crowded, something I hadn't missed during our half day in Lucca!
I love days when the unexpected happens. Pisa was a great detour for the afternoon and a memorable site for both of us.
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