A day at the seaside

We decided that we would go to the beach this weekend, so try to get some cooler air.  It is a bit further than the Lake but worth it to see the actual sea.  We chose Lido di Jesolo as our destination.  Only an hour and a half away and  very touristy, so there'd be plenty to do.

It was actually alot cooler when we left and a bit cloudy, and by the time we arrived, the sun had given way to some huge black clouds.  Undeterred we rented sunloungers and slept for an hour or so before taking refuge under the parasol whilst it rained.  

No trip is complete without a look around the shops, and we both got new watches, mine being a freebe from Simon's.  (He really needs more watches!!)

They the sun broke the clouds - Simon, like a child went running to the beach and jumper back o the sunlounger.  It was really nice for the rest of the afternoon.  I even treated myself to a 30 minute massage from a little lady on the beach, who was suprisingly good. 

I had a really good day.

HOT HOT HOT

You just can't win.  We Brits hate rainy old England because you can never plan to do something outdoors because chances are it is raining.  No wonder we have barbeques whenever there is a blue patch in the sky.  I don't understand why we are the largest market for convertible cars though?

Anyway, I've just returned from a rainy England.  It was great to go home and catch up and go shopping.  But mainly to cool down.

Italy is a wonderful place to live and I love the fact that I have a great tan, but does it have to be SO hot all the time.  It is presently 40c and rather humid at that.  In fact it has just started to rain and the storm clouds are on their way so for a few hours we will have respite.  But tomorrow, the humidity will rise.  I have been permanently sweaty since I stepped off the plane.  

Maybe it isn't the heat, maybe I am just predisposed to moaning and whinging!!  it could indeed run in the family!!  but I would just like the temperature to fall at night so that sleep is possible.

Bring bad rain and cold