We went to Italy in February of 2000. The millennium bug hadn't brought the world to it's knees, and the Euro had only been out for a few weeks.
The thing that I found most striking about Italy was the warm soft light and the colors. Rome is a pallet of rich warm colors. I was enchanted. Rome is also crowded, noisy, dirty and exhausting. A week there and I was glad to move on. I can't wait to go back.
And we are headed back. A week in Rome, then north to Padua - Venice and Modena. Paudua is a 30 minute train ride from Venice, and significantly less crowded and expensive. Modena is home to balsamic vinegar, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani and Pavarotti - have I ever mentioned that I hate opera?
rut row, do I see another car coming into your lives with this trip? ;-)
ReplyDeleteNot one of those, unless I win the powerball or something.
Deletehate opera? say it aint so!!
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