28 January 2012

Verona



We spent a few beautifully sunny days in and around Verona.  Our hosts were a charming family who lived outside the city.  Their sweet children gave up their room for us, and we spent all our evenings talking at the kitchen table. 

Verona is a small, but lovely city.  Anyone familiar with the writings of Shakespeare will recognize the city from "Romeo and Juliet."




A balcony which is advertised as the inspiration for the balcony in "Romeo and Juliet"


Near Verona is a lake called Lago di Garda.  This lake is wonderful to drive around.  There are many charming villages on its shores.