After Venice we traveled in a rental car to Castelrotto in the Dolomites. We stayed at Haus Siblernagl (suggested by Terry) which was a very short walk into the little town. The views around each turn were spectacular. We took … Continue reading →
Well, we’ve been back for a while and it’s been a total whirlwind. Started our return with a few glorious days in South Florida with our wonderful family. I had back surgery and am thrilled to report I am now … Continue reading →
We woke up early just to get it all together and have time for a final walk about. We just had to get over to Dolce Locanda for coffee and a sweet goodbye to the ladies there. Interesting because the … Continue reading →
I had heard from Massimo before, last year, but he never showed up so I was thrilled to get a FB message from him that he wanted to come to see us in Verona (from Bergamo). We met him at … Continue reading →
I seem to be liking this town more and more each day. You know how, after you stay someplace for a little while it gets smaller and smaller. That’s what’s happening here. The (late) morning activity was to go to … Continue reading →
We woke up feeling like we NEED to see some of the art and architecture here before our week just evaporates. WE started off to locate the Information center, good morning Piazza Bra: But we got distracted by the opera … Continue reading →
Woke up to rain and high 40’s temps, so we took it slow (I really can’t imagine we could be taking it any slower but we die) and after breakfast it seemed to be clearing. Since hiking in the rain … Continue reading →
We woke to a perfectly dazzling Venetian morning; we could even see the mountains out over the lagoon from our front windows. We went out for coffee at the Puppa Bar and I took a few last minute snap shots. … Continue reading →
I think technically speaking this area is called Santi Appostoli but I’m not really sure. Whatever, we really like it. The tourists seem to go only on the Fondamenta, to catch the vaporetto, or on the main streets from Strada … Continue reading →
Ah, YES! This is the Venice we love. Is tourism down here or are we just getting really lucky avoiding the crowds? Of course, we have come across a few tour groups but we have not yet been caught in … Continue reading →