Top Countryline Hotel La Residence Abano Terme

... and shout in minimum 100 different languages. Yes, everything became usual again... <br><br>At that time we hurried to the Square, we had to manage to visit at least the Doge's Palace. <br><br>First we tried to enter San Marco church BUT the queue!!!!!!!!! It was so big, we had no time.. <br>By the way, I learnt that the first coffee shop in Europe opened exactly on this square. Venice was then the biggest trading town in Europe, so it ...

... to sing Happy Birthday to him. He is gone from our world now and we miss him. Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday deaaaarrrrr John and Grandpaaaaaaa, Haaappppyyyy Birrrtttthhhdaaay ttoooo yooooouuuuu!!<br>Love<br>Mick and Lisa<br>XXXX<br>OOO

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 ...

... me, I love to start a conversation. Anyway, we met a guy from Detroi, two other guys from Washington, a girl from Arizona, a girl from Philladelphia and then a couple from Springfield. I was in talking heaven. We came back to our room, played cards and drank Budweiser we found at a grocery store here on Lido. Then journyed back for an evening stroll in Venice which turned into another evening "FALL" FOR ME!! Yes ...

... My wife is, like me, a sportswoman and is very attentive to her shape. She has a perfect body, but she is of the opinion that she has got to loose weight. The stay at La Residence &amp; Idrokinesis has been very useful because they have been able to use the right words to make my wife understand the errors of her diet. Just a few hours later I have tried the first treatment and the thermal water, that gushes out at a temperature of 80 ...

... over 5 miles. <br>A lot of people told us we'd visit Venice regularly over the next few years while we are stationed in Aviano....and I think they might be right. Venice is an enchanting place, and the food is pretty darn good as well.<br>Allen and I are hopeless romantics, so this place seems to suite us well. ;)<br>

The trip passed quickly and before I knew it we were pulling into the Santa Lucia station on the island of Venice. Of course the first order of business was to find a bathroom and fast. the one in the station was closed and they charged one Euro to use it anyway. I remembered the restaurant that I ate my first meal in Italy was near the train station and directed everyone there. While everyone was relieving themselves I got an espresso and a brioche in order to stay awake. On our way ...

... of which we did not give them our money) and stuff... heaps of stuff to buy... the shopfront look amazig.. you've probably heard of Venetian glass, ventian masquerade masks and things.. well here is where it all is..Naomi absoultely loved the shops.. Once again the weather was blisteringly warm, we were only helped by the breeze... We were then to take a night train to Austria... but guess what.. a national italian train strike caused a HOT delay for manz, not so much for us however...

... but they are nice and cool. And always the most beautiful. The culture and history is so strong here-at times I just want to hug someone when I see them do something different. I realize now that the Venetians put up with the tourists, but only acknowledge or smile at each other. I couldnàt put up with the tourists if I were them. Shopkeepers choose who theyàll speak to in english. Itàs pretty funny...Iàve seen them ignore someone in front of me and only speak italian, and ...

... but not much more than I gathered by myself the day before. Then we went to St Peter's Bascillica, which was unbelievable! Quite possibly the most remarkable building interior I have ever seen. It is in a word, majestic! The wealth of the Roman Catholic world is on display - it is vast, and serene and utterly breath-taking in scope and intent. However, St Peter's did not over shadow the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, which is so magnificent, you are humbled by the genius. Michelangleo is ...