Verona, Italy
We are at the half-way point, 6 months into our trip. Unbelievable how fast the time is going.
We’ve been to 12 countries, traveled by plane, train, bus, ferry and car (Booger’s odometer just turned over 10,000 km) and LOTS of walking!
We’ve read 16 books, and only watched approximately 100 hours of TV (this includes soccer matches), Struggled with various languages…Italian, French, German, Czech, Arabic, Welsh, Dutch (no struggle for Rob, of course, just me) and English, (a struggle in some places in the UK!) 4 Currencies exchanged so far..Euros, British Pounds, Egyptian Pounds, and the CZ Kroner. We have booked lodging in 38 different accomodations, some better than others, but all quite acceptable. Our favorite so far is La Casa di Alice (courtyard of apt pictured) here in Verona. The owner, Antonella has made a home away from home for us weary travelers. It is clean, comfortable, and has all the nice little touches provided (eg: snacks in the fridge and chocolates on the pillow)
So far, Egypt has been the most interesting and culturally different spot we have visited. However, Italy also has it’s share of ancient ruins, interesting culture, AND the food is 100 percent better. I’m going to miss shopping in the little markets, and cooking with fresh, delicious ingredients.
In December we head to South Africa, then on to Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. We are really looking forward to exploring these new and exciting places. And exchanging 5 more currencies!
We do miss family and friends sometimes, and love hearing from you all, so please keep those e-mails coming!
If you go to Italy be sure to put Verona on your itinerary. It is a beautiful town along the River Adige. Lots of Roman remnants…walls, gates and amphitheaters .. in the one pictured they have live opera performances! Verona is also home to William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Their houses are here in Verona. You can visit Juliet’s house (picture of balcony is from her house). It is amazing the number of people who leave notes and love letters to her. The tale has touched them, I guess.
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