After bidding farewell to my new Kiwi mates, I jumped back on the bike and started the ride into Italy. I am following the Ligurian coast at the moment, lots of sun, beaches and winding hilly roads. Views everywhere I turn. Still camping in the tent most of the time, with the occasional hostel. I have now made it to Savona where I will spend the next 2 days. My bike needs some tuning up, a few gears aren't working properly. I will start heading inland from Pisa in about 5 days.