Sharing Italy with our Daughter, Part 1

These photos are of Sandra and her Dad, sharing Italy from 2002 through May 2007. Our greatest joy is to have her come 'home' to Verona (her phrase) and then take her places.

In 2002, before our move to Verona, she came to Italy with us for two weeks. We went all over, the Grand Tour.

In 2006, she came to Italy for my birthday in March. It was the first time we had been together since August 1, 2005. How wonderful to see her. We went to Venice for the weekend, staying at the Pensione Accademia.


Again in 2006, she joined us for Thanksgiving Week. Though it was cold and snowy, and everything was shut down, we drove to the Dolomiti, so that she could see those magnificent mountains.

The photo directly above is an example of the 'two peas in a pod' thing. They do this unconsciously. Probably discussing New York Life. They are sitting in a restaurant in the Dolomiti, the only one we could find open in late November. Everything closes for two months before the frenetic ski season.

We also drove to Lazise on Lake Gardia for lunch.




In 2007, she arrived in late April, staying 10 days this time. We spent one day out on Lake Garda, taking a high-speed ferry to Malcesine for lunch.

They even hung out at the beach by the castle in Sirmione.

Then three days in the northern Lagoon on the island of Torcello at the Locanda Cipriani. What a history that place has!

We anticipate another visit in October 2007, just ten days this time at home in Verona. With a couple of day trips. The exchange rate USD to Euro is AWFUL, so we will cool our heels at the palazzo. *big smile*