The tour went to Florence on Tuesday. There is no way it couldn't. This is one of the best cities ever invented and this is recognised by the thousands of people who pack its streets and squares every day until the place is almost bursting with bodies. It is a shame but understandable.

Today the Champions League trophy was on show and you could have your picture taken next to it. Obviously the Blog declined this opportunity. It is hard to remember who won this cup last year but it probably wasn't Florence.