Vincenza
Travel Blogs from Vincenza, Italy
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Vicenza a piedi
... se ven las montañas de fondo.. es precioso. También la casa di Palladio y la Chiesa Santa Corona estaban cerradas pero Vicenza es hermosa de punta a punta… También caminamos hasta la Chiesa di San Lorenzo donde estaban dando la misa y escuchamos ...
So good I could vomit
... stop off on my way to Venice, with less chance of igniting a major international incident with my big mouth. I spent yesterday in Vicenza, the home of Andrea Palladio. Before you ask who the heck Palladio is, you might consider a couple of small buildings ...
Tanti Auguri Paolo!!
... salía cuando llegamos, un garrón. Llegamos tipo 3 y media, después de hacer cambio de tren en Venezia y tomar el bus en Vicenza… lo logramos! La Tana una diosa total nos esperaba con fideos al pesto… o sea que recuperamos la vida que ...
day 15.2
... the signs back to the station, with a few deviations along the way, in time to catch the fast regionale back to Vicenza, (3 stops - Mestre, Padova and Vicenza), with considerably more people, travelling with luggage (tomorrow is back to school). A brisk ...
day 13
... are friendly and very helpful not just about the flat, but also about getting to Venice on Sunday and seeing the sights of Vicenza and surrounds. Dinner was had after a walk around some of the town centre, beacuse we got lost and forgot to bring the ...
day 14
... airer, full to capacity, stationed in front of the wall heater (water/oil filled radiators) to dry over our time in Vicenza - it's a small front loader! Breakfast, with a view to a delightful tiered garden space. Guido contacted and an arrangement to meet ...
day 15
We have been away exactly two weeks, and we have seen and done so much that I can hardly believe it. Yesterday was such a great day. Today, up in the dark and out the door just as the day was beginning to lighten, despite the early start, we missed the ...
On the Road baby
... designer fabrics that my Mum can weave into amazing things, but that wqas not open either. It is a public holiday in Italy!!!! and it is a Saturday. OK, off to Geneva where we will stay tonight. Screeech, a factory outlet on the side of ...
18th June 2000 Vincenza
Sunday 18th June 2000 Another beautiful, sunny day.. We drove to Vincenza through the Monti Berici hills, which I figured would be a short cut. On the map, it looks fairly straight and easy. That is fine, if you ignore the fact that it has "Monti ...
Lavar la ropa no es tan fácil
... . Nos dormimos la media hora de viaje y cuando llegamos a la estación desayunamos esperando el tren de las 7.30. Llegamos a Vicenza en 1 hora y media y nos tomamos el colectivo hasta lo del Tano. NADIE, pero NADIE puede decir que el auto nos aburguesó! ...
day 14 Part B
My grandfather had two brothers that had been killed during the first world war. The information wasn't solicited, nor was it mentioned. Gianfranco was my direct relation. The conversation kept going, Carmen taking copious notes linking people together. ...
Wine
As Jim has attested, I am having the typical computer glitches! I lost what I'm certain was a brillantly written update of my first official "maccina" outing accompanied by shouts and horn honking! I did make it to one of the local gourmet wine stores ...
Italy
... so I can finish downloading my pictures I thought I'd share 10 pearls of wisdom I have come to know since my arrival here in Italy: 1. The Italians are not so happy about the devalued dollar or the euro. They liked it when Americans were buying (and ...
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends! I will be thinking of all of you tomorrow. Computer failure is making it difficult to do a blog update with my latest pictures, but be assured that I'm having adventures daily. Holiday company arrives ...
Europe
... hole in the floor, and then hope for the best. Certainly makes wearing a skirt a preferable option. Walking the streets of Vicenza I was once again struck by the winding nature of each street which changes names with every wind or every other street ...
Safe and Sound
... felt like I was at a local high shcool with all of the teen- agers there for lunch. Loved seeing all of the little kids. They are the same everywhere. More later. I'm off to explore Vicenza and get some supplies. Driving my Ford van. WHEW. ...
Thoughts on a Beautiful Day - Not so light
As you know this blog has been my attempt to stay connected to all of you at home. Living in Italy is almost beyond anything that I can share in pictures and written thoughts. As a matter of fact, I'm preparing a slide show of my daily life in ...
Lethal Weapon
... to it is enough to draw blood. Today I am sporting band aids on two fingers. Last night was Bus #1 to Vicenza. The town is absolultely lovely but opportunities for pictures are diminishing. There isn't enough daylight to get great pictures after ...
Heading Home
... ' to Caserme Ederle and finally you will hike with me past some of the most beautiful historic landmarks into the town of Vicenza. Come spend the day with me. Ciao! I recommend a glass of Valpolicella, and either Bonnie Raitt "Wherever You May ...
The American holiday in a foreign country
... are living in a small town in Reggio Emilia, which is about 4 hours south of Brescia. On Friday though, I went to Vicenza, which is where the famous architect Andrea Palladio has many buildings. One of his buildings, Villa Rotonda, has been an ...
A look around Vicenza
Welcome to Vicenza, or Andrea Palladio's home town. A walk into town soon saw us at the Information Centre. Upon asking what was to be seen in the city we soon learned that Mr Palladio IS their main claim to fame. As an up and coming architect in the ...
Vicenza
... the stands when you go here cause the guard will yell at you as he did to me. Palladio pretty much owns Vicenza, his name is everywhere, Palladio this Palladio that, Via Palladiao and the Palladiio Mall. His buildings are all over this ...
Worldwide Travel – Travel the whole world
Worldwide travel is the dream of everyone who loves traveling, but due to high prices of airlines and expensive airfares it is not possible for everyone. Traveling is the most relaxing activity which refreshes and recharges you. Traveling is full of fun, ...
Lavar la ropa no es tan fácil
... Milano. Nos dormimos la media hora de viaje y cuando llegamos a la estación desayunamos esperando el tren de las 7.30. Llegamos a Vicenza en 1 hora y media y nos tomamos el colectivo hasta lo del Tano. NADIE, pero NADIE puede decir que el auto nos ...
AKSAM YEMEGI IYIYDI - YAGMUR VAR
6 Kasim Pazar Garda Golunun kuzeyindeki dag koyleri Gece bizzat kontrol ettim, kalorifer sondu, oda sogudu ama klima devreye girmedi. Allahtan yatarken kalin giyindik. Biz otel icin internetten guzel bir yorum yazacagiz. Zaten resepsiyondaki ...
An Often Missed Gem of a City
... 1500s. The White House in Washington, D.C. and Jefferson's Monticello are built in the style established by Palladio. Vicenza has 23 inscribed monuments and buildings in the city center and 16 provincial villas in the countryside attributed to him. ...
Vicenza a piedi
... se ven las montañas de fondo.. es precioso. También la casa di Palladio y la Chiesa Santa Corona estaban cerradas pero Vicenza es hermosa de punta a punta… También caminamos hasta la Chiesa di San Lorenzo donde estaban dando la misa y escuchamos ...
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