PISA, ITALY
After leaving Collodi and getting ourselves to the train station in Lucca, we boarded a Regional Train to Pisa.  Unfortunately for us, a lot of high schoolers were also getting on the same train after studying for the day in Lucca.  Some of the boys were extremely obnoxious, very rowdy and an embarrassment to their parents.  It occurred to me that the future leaders of Italy might have trouble getting along with other nations.  Just an observation.
   We grabbed a Taxi and were dropped off in front of the main entrance.  A great crowd of tourists were making their way inside the castle walls to see the Duomo, the Baptistry and the Tower.  Many nationalities roamed the compound.  Many photos were being taken. We weren't much different taking regulars, selfies,  us-ies and phonies (where you appear to be a giant, pushing on the leaning tower).  Yes, we did that.
   We didn't go into the Duomo as the crowds were unmanageable and we were limiting out.   As we headed for the main entrance, I noticed two Italian Army types in cammos and carrying Uzzies.   Not to be messed with!
   After a few minutes of souvineer shopping, we grabbed a taxi and were soon on a train to Manarola, where we stopped for dinner before heading up to our apartment.  It was a great day!