Hotel President Terme Abano Terme

... to the underground prison. Oh it was aweful.. I just imagined how people stayed there for years untill they died.. Yes, the Middle Ages where cruel...<br>By the way we were late for the airport already and we couldn't get out of that prison quickly))) There was an impression we were really imprisoned lol)<br>And finally we quitted the Doge's Palace, for the last time ran through the San Marco Square and soon were on our way to the airport..

We are traveling today to Siena and won't be able to communicate for awhile so wanted to give a big shout out to our friend John Ruppe. Have a good one bro, we love you!! We also wanted to tell the Heavens above to give Mick's Grandpa Ted a kiss and hug and ask to ...

Wed vap to Lido, walked down Viale St. Maria Elizabetta, had coffee, kids dressed as<br>San Martino (Nov 11), spoke with gardener about lavander, walked to Hotel Des<br>Bains and beach (capanas). Walked back down viale, vap past St. Mark's Sq. to<br>Accademia Bridge in Canal Grande. Walked to Ristorante da Raffaele GREAT.<br>Minestrone, risotto di radicchio rosso &amp; shrimps, roast ...

... off for now to plant backs and stuff by our door because the only way to lock it is to use the key which is an old time key skeleton key and if you lock it then you lock yourself in. Well if I need to get out in a hurry then what, so I decided to put our medicine bottles in front of the door and when someone opens it then they will fall on the bottles. Good one, huh?<br>Love to you all and goodnight.<br>Mick and Lisa

... in the park next door. I have discovered that the Euganean Hill are simply marvellous and in the town of Abano Terme there are many hotels, but at the same time very quite and pleasant to visit. I have been running for about one and a half hours without any pain. When I returned back to the hotel I contacted the doctor to ask him if I could start again jogging after so many months of rest due to my back pain. In the afternoon I surprised my wife ...

We made our first trip to Venice today after a failed attempt of getting on the wrong train and going all the way to Slovenia! We were happy that we got it right this time! And since it is January, it was a bit on the cold side. But we had fun exploring and getting lost. I had no idea Venice was so big. We must have ...

... in the day and we had to fight with other tourists. We made our way following the main road and the signs for Piazza San Marco. We wandered looking at the many shops making and selling canival masks, and stopping to look over every bridge at the boats and different way of life that passed under us. At one point we got lost because the street narrowed and the signs stopped. In the confusion we decided to make a detour on our way to S. Marco and find the Railto bridge. This bridge was ...

Day 4: Venice Venice Today is stifling. Most days have been in the high 30s but today must be 40+ degrees. Everyone is grumpy with the heat and people are complaining that even their earlobes are sweating. I was a little "worried" about Venice as I'd heard that it was very dirty, but was very happy to see that it wasn't at all as bad as was promised (apparent a lot of effort has gone in to keep it clean) and in fact was just stunning. There's really ...

... than Iàd planned. Venice is great, but you only really need a day and a half here. In any case, I need to address the person emails Iàve been getting-no Italian men yet. One walked up today and said I was good size, good size. A few have made these little kissykissysweet noises. Some walk by and say Bon Appetito or Salve but Im too shy to say anything or even smile for that matter. Iàll tell you what-Iàll try the blinkblink like I promised :) Hope everyoneàs well... Baci, Rachael

... a bit brutal, but the statues are poop free and the pigeons, looking a little strung out from having to move all the time, still around ... the alternative being alot more dire! These pigeons are at least modest - Venice pigeons are assertive and will crash takle you for food - the lack of cats in Venice has been explained by a robust round of de-sexing! I think the pigeons got them all! I also had the strange experience of being cursed by a gypsy in Florence, which took some of the ...