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This One’s for You, Ron!
San Zeno, the patron saint of Verona, proudly displays his catch. Posted with Blogsy
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Our Shadows Return!
We awoke to the promise of a clear blue sky today – our last day in Verona. After three days of rain and a temperature drop of close to 30 degrees, the sun was a welcome sight indeed! We have come to know our neighborhood well and couldn't have asked for a…
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Basilica Honors San Zeno, Who Transformed Verona
We had to find things to do between the great meals in Verona, and this find was a gem: The San Zeno Maggiore, built beginning in the 7th Century to honor the patron saint of Verona. Tour books call this one of the most memorable churches in northern Italy. …
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Rules and Regulations
I don't know why this Lake Garda sign makes me laugh…do we cover-up or simply take them off? Posted with Blogsy
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Modern-Day Romeos
A change in weather brought us a second day of rain; a good excuse to sleep in, then casually explore the nooks and crannies of our Verona neighborhood. We ducked into the courtyard at Casa di Giulietta to take a peek at Juliet's balcony, expecting to snap a quick photo and escape the Saturday crowd.…
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Venice: All’s Well That Ends Well
Ah, Venice. A cluster of islands, off the coast of northeast Italy, dissected by a maze of canals and narrow streets. Shops, restaurants, cafes and tourists galore. How do you spend a day in a city that one guidebook said could take three months to fully explore? We started with a water-taxi ride from the…
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2 Euros Buy Gondola Memory!
No trip to Venice is complete without a ride in one of the city's romantic gondolas. While cruising a fascinating maze of waterways, you'll create rich memories of your day in this beautiful and historic region. However, an investment in a gondola ride will leave your pocketbook in a very poor state…and…
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Searching for Romeo and Juliet!
We have found discovering the historic center of Verona to be every bit as exciting as Rome…upon our arrival, we located the property management office for our rental and were warmly greeted by Daniella (and her excellent English). After signing some paperwork, she pulled out a map and marked an “x” where the grocery store…
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A Strange, Unwelcome Visitor
Nearly 30,000 missed the triumphant appearance by a mysterious would-be emperor from a land far, far away. It was not known why the strangely dressed, long-winded speaker chose Verona's Arena, built in AD 30 and the third-largest Roman amphitheater. He was last seen fleeing several angry gladiators. Posted with Blogsy
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