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Rigaletto in Verona

We took the train to Verona. A lovely lunch down a back street. A smooch around the Castel Vecchia, then off to the opera in Veronas roman arena. It was a fantastic evening.
Exploring Verona on foot.

So we set out on foot to explore the sights and enjoy the delights along the way.
We dipped our heads in to catch a glimpse of Juliet's shining breasts and her balcony. It's quite busy today, so weRead more
Donna Vincenza Day

Today is Donna Vincenza Day, a public holiday in the Vincenza area. It's such a lovely town. The people are so friendly and it was so relaxing and quiet everywhere.
Opulence and penance

We visited the golden opulence of the Basillica today. Every surface covered with mosaics of marble or gold.
Then, next door to the Doges Palace for a secret tour of the prisons and torture roomsRead more
Absract art??

So, we went over to see Peggy Guggenheim's gaff. I've decided that abstract is not for me. I don't understand why people can spend so long looking at lines on a canvas. (There were some decent PicassoRead more
A colourful day

Today, we took a boat up the lagoon to Murano to see the island of glass making. We watched Andrea and the gorgeous Christoph manipulate hot, molten glass into beakers and animals.
While exploring aRead more
A lovely meander

After finding the local dustbin men and disposing of our accumulated trash, we headed up the Capanile for a wonderful view of the island.
We then had all day to meander the quiet streets, lunch, andRead more
TravelerIs this like destination x and we have to guess where you’re going?!
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TravelerEnjoy all the culture!