Here and There Blog

This morning started with clear skies but the humidity quickly built up as the clouds came in and the heat rose. It was time to climb towers and stairs, all of which lead to mountain views. This is from Tower 1. Of the three Towers, #1 and #2 are open but you can walk to Tower #3 and see it from the outside. Taking a break between Towers 2 and 3. Randomly at one of the museums, there was a small NASA exhibit. When Apollo 11 went to the moon, it carried a small flag from San Marino and the Republic received some moon rock. Amazing the things you learn about the space program. Looking out over the street walls to the city below.

The small Republic of San Marino, nestled in the mountains near Italy's coast is not an easy place to reach. I came from Tel Aviv via Istanbul to Bologna.  From there it was a 2+ hour train, followed by the luxury of a 30 minute taxi ride that took us directly to our hotel. Had we saved the money and gone via bus, we would have had a steep uphill climb with luggage. But what a beautiful place! It is worth the effort to get here. Beer with quite a view!