Our second visit here. The first was the fateful night of the dishonourable hotel in Arona!
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I’m pleased to report that our second visit is MUCH less stressful.
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We arrived on time. Bought our seat reservations for €10 each (compulsory, even with our global pass InterRail ticket). And boarded our “FrecciaRossa” (Red Arrow) Italian Eurostar train bound for Florence. Which even left on time!!!
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A much swankier train this. Really nice inside – it even has air conditioning!
We are travelling 307km in 1:45. That’s the same distance as Manchester to London but 25 mins faster than we manage! These trains have a top speed approaching 200mph! Weeeeeeee!!
See you in Florence!