The Honda NX650 I rode up to Mt Isa and Cloncurry in 2005.

I didn't want to take the Ducati on those rough outback roads. A great bike which I still have. Cost me $2500 and has run perfectly. It is parked here near the river at Rockhampton.

Geoff and Selena on our trip in 2005.

Geoff goes to Europe to ride bikes each year, usually on an R1 or a Fireblade. He loves Germany and came down to join us in Tuscany.

Senela on the mighty Ducati 620 Monster.

She loved riding this bike. It was perfect for the many twisty roads we travelled on in Tuscany, with a great gearbox, a lively engine and great handling.

Hmm! Let's adjust the chain on Lisa's Honda VFR 800 before we leave today.

On the ferry to Portofino.

Graham and Andy at a night with our Italian friends, Pietro and Paola, their daughter Anna and Mama, who does the cooking. .

Planning the day's adventures with Manuela in September 2005.

Kelvin and Lisa ready for the last leg back to Milan in 2005.

Kelvin and Lia in Santa Margherita, where we stayed the night.

The guys after a wonderful ride up the Futa Pass.

The food is fantastiic, as you would expect.

Lisa and Selena relaxing in San Gimignano.

The guys from the September 2005 trip. They have kept in contact since and met up at Phillip Island.

Overlooking the hills at Volterra.

A day at the beach ! We had a great time.

The famous statue of David by Michaelangelo, at a Florence piazza.

This is a copy of the original which is kept in a museum nearby. Lisa and Selena were keen to see him and they did!

John shows his delight at yet another beautiful Italian meal.

Lisa with another statue of David.