Wednesday, 26 September 2012

ROMANS + ROMEO AND JULIET


As part of the shower avoidance plans, we have been doing ferry trips to lovely little spots on Lake Garda – storm approaching Gargnano below, but we had had 5 hours walking and sitting in sun

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in the morning – weather forecasts a bit more reliable here than island UK, so have been able to plan a few days ahead.  Think this is our favourite village/town – not as touristy as the east side of the Lake and too small for coaches to get to – much more genteel!  And discovered D H Lawrence stayed here 100 years ago and wrote ”Twilight in Italy”  - this is where he lived.

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VERONA

Got a train from local station for 6e return to Verona and had a busy walking day around the sights – for those who have been, a few reminders, and those still to go, a taster of the historic Roman Arena, churches galore and delightful old squares, buildings and streets

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Not forgetting Juliet’s balcony (??? but that’s what they say!)

Bit puzzled by what we were forbidden to do Confused smile

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So, ate our ice creams standing up, didn’t hold hands and had our short siesta sitting upright on the bench.

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