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The pleasant welcoming city of Montecatini Terme hosted us as home base for the second stage of our adventure.  A larger than life sized statue of Giuseppe Verdi, the composer, seated on a park bench, graces the sidewalk on the … Continue reading →

Venice, (Venezia) The ‘Grand Canal’ swims through the heart of Venice.  It seems to buoy the city and everything must float from place to place.  The natural beauty of the water in concert with the elaborate decorations of the architecture … Continue reading →

The trip to Sirmione on Lake Garda, Italy’s largest northern glacier fed lake, was picturesque and exciting.  We started off taking the train to Verona and then we boarded a public transit bus to Sirmione.  Approaching the old city centre … Continue reading →

Once again, a short train ride and no car to park or lose.  Upon arrival take the public transit to the city centre and enjoy the openness of the plaza.  Food fairs, scooter displays, a children’s bicycle-traffic training course, a … Continue reading →

Verona A short inexpensive train trip from Vicenza, our home base, is Verona.  Among many things Verona is made memorable for are two Shakespearean plays, ‘Two Gentlemen form Verona’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet’, the later about two teenage lovers full … Continue reading →

Vicenza Our hotel in Vicenza, not centrally located, was a short brisk walk to the old walled city area.  Public transit and taxis are available. Enroute to the old city centre we passed through the arches for the gated wall … Continue reading →