Day 10: Let's go to Italy!!!

Today we sadly said good-bye to Switzerland and headed south to Italy. The tunnel was closed so we took the by-pass....and what a drive it was!! Breathtaking views, winding roads, and snow!!
We did a surprise lunch stop....in Milan!!! Italy, not Illinois!! Haha! What a beautiful city, with the impressive Cathedral, and large fortress....great place for lunch!
After lunch, we continued south...heading into the heat. There's a heat wave hitting Europe this week....temps 100+....ugh....  So we've been talking about this with the kids, trying to prep for the next few days.
Arrived to Montecatini with almost an hour to relax, chill before dinner.  Pasta in Italy is usually the first course, with meat as the second course.
Our hotel is cute....and has air, so we are happy.
Tomorrow we're off to Pisa & Florence!!