Biella

Biella is a beautiful town near the mountains in north Italy, it's pretty small but is close to Turin, Milan and the French border.
Staying with Simon and Fedi has been great, the boys have had a chance to run around when we haven't been taking them to different offices, we've seen a little bit of the centre of town, but there's a lot to discover when we come back in September.Where is Biella? It's also been good to get to know Simon and Fedi a bit more - it's can be tricky having people stay with you, but they've been gracious hosts. I tell you though, it's pretty nerve-wracking cooking pasta for Italians. Happy to say it was eaten and kids who are the most honest critics seemed to like it.

Shane has been checking out the local riding scene and met a really nice guy called Andrea who owns a bike shop in Biella. He's lending Shane and his mate two bikes to take to the Tour de France and when Shane gets back, he's got his new love, his Italian OLMO to ride.

Lowlight of our time in Biella was waiting at the post office and Charlie telling me I have a big bum...I quote
Charlie "You've got a bit of a big bum mummy"
Elise "Gee, thanks Charlie"
Charlie "Well, mum you do, don't get mad at me, I'm just telling you the truth"
Mental note not to tuck my top into my pants EVER AGAIN....High waisted look not good for Elise, point taken, brutally. Needless to say, I did NOT look like this....

After 5 days we pack up and get ready to leave, no car or apartment yet, but we've got some bearings which is a bonus for when we return...