There were early morning departures for the group today as they made their ways back to the USA - and a good time was had by all! For the last couple of years I have been wanting to go check out Bologna, so today was the day. Just a half hour away by train and I was there. What an interesting and different city. It seems that all of the downtown historic center is one big shopping and eating center! There a colonades along all the wide marble sidewalks which makes for great window shopping as there are no cycles or cars to dodge. Very fashionalble shops as well as the weekend flea market and craft show make it a great place to shed a few euros! The main square was vast with lots of outdoor cafes and many unusual people roaming around. It was a great experience and now I know what Bologna's all about. I was at the station in plenty of time for my train back to Florence at 8 o'clock. Tomorrow is another exciting day as all my new travelers will be arriving! More later . . .Ciao!