Re: Casanova
For the morning we had booked the well known “Secret Itineraries” tour at the Doge’s Palace, for Brenda, Linda and Ken and me. I had actually taken this tour in 2005 with Kathryn and our friends, Kris and Katie. I … Continue reading →
Jan
I <3 Venezia
Even in the most-of-the-day drizzle, I am so glad to be here. I have no idea what it is. The sun hasn’t come out yet since we arrived; it’s chilly and damp. We have been nowhere spectacular except the Rialto … Continue reading →
Drive day
Our last morning at Corte Gondina–had breakfast, paid the bill and loaded the car. In the rain. Not a pouring rain but a steady drizzle that made us all grateful for the decent weather we had for our four days … Continue reading →
The Langhe
The bountiful breakfast was first and then we took off for Grinzane Cavour (a Unesco World Heritage Site) with its stunning castle, beautiful landscaping and more autumnal views. We just hung out in and around the castle appreciating its details … Continue reading →
Alba and Bra
Day trip! Ken and I had never been to Bra before. It is notable for being the headquarters for Slow Food, but it’s just an office. I actually saw their sign down a side street. Market day in Bra was … Continue reading →
A Day full of Colors
Started the very foggy morning with the abundant breakfast here at Corte Gondina where we sat and talked with Anthony and Lyn for a while. At 10:30, our wonderful ST friend, Diana Baur, came to meet Ken and me at … Continue reading →
Ciao Ciao Lucca
Moving day. Not my favorite but you gotta do it if you want to go somewhere else, right? We had decided already to take a cab to the Europcar offices so I called them well in advance. Good thing because … Continue reading →
We Voted!
Since we had our ballots and instructions printed yesterday, our goal today was to buy the envelopes and to get them in the mail–with the proper postage. I’ve heard some real nightmare stories about the Italian post offices so I … Continue reading →
From the quotidian to the Splendid
We stared the day with a mission: to get clear about our phone usage/charges etc. So we walked, outside the walls to the Vodafone store, only to find they don’t open until 3:30 on Mondays. Well… (not writing the words … Continue reading →
Up on the Walls
Everyday we keep saying we want to walk around the whole wall, 4 Kilometers of urban park built in a kind of star shape for the city’s protection in the 16th century. Today it’s Lucca’s version of the High Line … Continue reading →