Caroline went with some friends off to Italy, which is only just over an hour away through the Mont Blanc Tunnel. Apparently she enjoyed herself and wants me to visit sometime in the summer.
Courmayeur, something of a ski resort just the other side of the tunnel was the first stop. NB Need to stop at the tourist information office for advice to see the views from above. It is a small town surrounded by snow covered mountains (in February) with a delightful pedestrian only street with classic Italian shopping.
After lunch of pizza and Pinot Grigio outisde in 18C the party drove on to Aosta, around 20 minutes further on into Italy. Aosta is Italy's last Roman outpost and has excellent ruins, a grand Piazza and numerous typically Italian shopping streets. One cafe, selling a multitude of Hot Chocolate varieties stood out. A wonderfully friendly place in need of another visit .. perhaps with Mark.
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