Hotel Tryp Verona
Via Monte Pastello 28 Verona, Veneto, 37057, Italy
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Day 15.2
... of driving - it really is the only way.
We can recommend Bob and Jenny's for anyone wanting to travel this way - better with two couples who know each other - we have had the place to ourselves, luckily - it's warm, comfortable, with everything you could need, within walking distance of the centre of town and with its own parking spot.
Take care and stay safe. We think of you all everyday. ...
Day 15
... we were, too. But, we went along with it anyway. He led us to a water taxi and away we went (our ticket included free taxi to Murano). Greeted a the dock by a well-dressed young man - the ride across took about 10mins and was fantastic! - who brought us into the factory for a glass-blowing demo and very personalised service - after the demo, we were offered a personalised tour of the glass showroom (only for 'special' people) and big discounts and ...
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. Again the word 'mort' -dead, entered the conversation. Gianfranco sprang up from his chair, left the room and returned with paper, certificates and two ...
Day 14
... br> To fill in a few more gaps, in Guido's email he said he knew a man Gianfranco, who was related to him. Guido's grandfather and Gianfranco's father were cousins.
Today Guido did for me what my dad didn't and my nonno- my grandfather, couldn't. My dad probably had his reasons and that's a conversation that now I can never have. Today I met Gianfranco. He is a slightly built man much like my dad was and from afar ...
Romeo and Juliet quick stop and lunch
Verona was a lot larger city than we expected. We followed Fabio to the small alley to Juliet's balcony and it was crazy. There were tons of people and there was some sort of fiesta. Lori pushed her way thought the crowd and I held on to her purse and we made it. We squeezed into the square ...



