This is it. Gotta go. So the first thing on the agenda was packing including effectively wrapping the olive oil, wine and vinegar we wanted to bring home. Mission accomplished! We had no plan so, after coffee at the Puppa … Continue reading →
As predicted, it rained. Almost all day. I woke up super early (5:40) to watch the sun rise but it was so thick with clouds it didn’t put on much of a photographic show but I got these: … Continue reading →
Monday, calmer here; a lot of the weekenders have gone. The city is much more manageable for us. And it was another beautiful day. The temperatures are warming a bit each day, now high 70’s for the highs. We headed … Continue reading →
I was really excited about the Vogalonga, the “long row” like a parade and a marathon put together, for boats. Only rowing is allowed, no motors and they row nearly 20 miles. This was the 44th runniing of the event, … Continue reading →
Such a gorgeous, warm, Spring day! We got the train at 10:00 for the 45 minute ride to Conegliano. North of Treviso, it is known for Prosecco, and it’s a new place for us. We walked the town streets a … Continue reading →
A beautiful spring day! I’m wearing long sleeves but not Ken. Coffee at the Puppa Bar and then we set out over the Rialto to Mascari. I wanted to bring home some dried porcini and some olive oil from Lake … Continue reading →
Another beautiful spring day! I had signed up for Pilates at 11:00 so we made our way over to Campo San Luca for coffee. That bar is always so crowded! Pilates was not good. I was in over my head … Continue reading →
Our day started with coffee at the Puppa Bar and then a nice long walk. From there we crossed over the Rialto bridge and headed for San Giacomo del Orio, a verdant, off the beaten path campo. We tried … Continue reading →
After a few days in each city, you really start to develop a rhythm of that place and how you relate/jive with it. I think we’ve hit it in Venice and it feels so good. Undaunted by the prediction of … Continue reading →
Rain…hard rain falling when we woke up and we knew we had to be out of the house by 11:00 for the cleaning person to come. Luckily, by the time we ready to go it had stopped, replaced by somewhat … Continue reading →