Return to Trento
It was hard saying good bye to the Dolomites and to Hotel Maribel. At breakfast we finally confessed our thoughts to the “head waiter” that we thought he used to be an actor. He told us, in English, “I had … Continue reading →
Vacation within the Vacation
This is so relaxing! We got up and met Amy and Kev for breakfast at 9:00. Then we sat in the cozy lobby for a while, pondering the trail map for this area, which is called the Val Rendena. Kev’s … Continue reading →
My First Rifugio
We met Kevin and Amy at 9:00 for breakfast, which was a very nice buffet. Hiking was on the agenda and we even had a map. The trail starts just behind our hotel so off we go. It was fairly … Continue reading →
Up, Up, Up
Woke up in Trieste. Jack Hammers and diesel fumes from the machinery flooding our room. Yuck! Kevin and I both were on our computers checking out places. Finally, we decided to call one. The Hotel Maribel in Madonna di Campiglio … Continue reading →
To Trieste
I have to make this really short because we are all trying to get ready to go spend the day in Duino. Yesterday: Left Venice. Went very smoothly. Stopped in Aqueleia at Ai Due Leoni restaurant, recommended by my ST … Continue reading →
Last full Day in Venice
Taking it easy today. It’s muggy and the air is, I think, smoggy although I don’t know if they really have smog here. After coffee and a short visit with Antonella we decided to walk to the Accademia Bridge and … Continue reading →
Sunday Venice
I’m starting to get melancholy about leaving and at the same time excited about or upcoming adventure with Amy and Kev. Sunday mornings are so quiet around here. I took a bunch of pictures, from our windows with no people … Continue reading →
Indimenticabile (Unforgetable)
We spent the morning working on the rest of our trip and I think we’ve finally got it set. We wanted to go to Castello and walk around a bit and also find the building that’s in the painting we … Continue reading →
Why Do we Love Venice?
Slow going in the morning but finally we set off for Ca Pesaro, a large 17th century palazzo which is now a modern art museum. Here’s me ready for the day–this is for Cecelia, she knows why: On the way … Continue reading →
Low Key Day
We seem to be sleeping later and later each day. We ARE on vacation, I guess. We went to the bar downstairs and had coffee. I just love the women in there! They remind me of “Alice doesn’t live Here … Continue reading →