Thanks to Massimo for some comments regarding the route south of Rome. The bit between Como and Rome remains sketchy – I have suggested on the itinerary itself that I leave the detail until I actually arrive in Italy; is that wise? You can see that I do have a little buffer zone at the end of August although, of course, I do need to be back in the UK for the 1st September. I’ll travel home on trains. Slow ones. 🙂