We made it to Italy! Our departure from Innsbruck was marked by a late train, but the gorgeous scenery on the way to Italy from Austria made us glad it was a long trip. The Alps unfolded into rolling hills covered in castles, vineyards and churches and the steep mountains faded into the background. It was a 2 hour ride and we really could tell when we were in Italy just by looking out the window - it was beautiful. We had our last schnitzel sandwiches on the train and rolled in to find the climate so much warmer than Austria. Finally, it felt like summer! We are staying in Verona and after a bit of a delay checking in we were settled and could finally stroll the streets.
The streets. I cannot describe how charming this town is. We toured the big Arena in town and will hopefully attend a summer opera there on Tuesday night. We also found the restaurant Anne and Joe recommended, but it was closed. Hopefully, it was just shuttered for Sunday and not summer. We will try again tomorrow.
In the morning, we are off to Venice bright and early. So far 6£ will get a girl a big bowl of tagliattelle with mushrooms or a train pass to Venice! Either way, we are living it up.
More details soon! This hotel computer could be in the museum next to the early edition of Romeo and Juliet...
Happy, having fun and still exploring!
T, K & J
Enjoy Venice! It is such a magical city. If you see this before you go and have the time, try finding Giorgio Nason who is a glass artist I met on my visit to Venice back in 1996. He is at Campo S. Gregorio, Dorsoduro 167 near the church of Salute on the street between the Guggenheim and the Accademia (00 39 041 523 9426). He makes the most amazing glass jewelry. If he were to have any chance of remembering me, you could tell him I was an American who made glass beads and who left a packet of Morreti glass with him to hold for two weeks while I went onward through Italy and to Greece. He kept it safe and sound for me - having cut all the rods in half so it was easier for me to carry on the rest of my trip.
ReplyDeleteMore info here: http://www.contexttravel.com/blog/giorgio-nason-glassblower/