All day yesterday, when we were cycling I said how I really wanted to swim in the beautiful turquoise waters. Marco and Gianne kept teasing me about letting me go swimming.
We had a great day cycling along the lake. It was mainly flat which helped me recovery from the previous day.
Unfortunately we didn't go back to Lake Garda today, so instead we got the train to Vernoa.
When we were waiting at Vicenza train station, the stunning Venice Orient Express pulled into the station.
I was curious to see how much a trip would be. For a trip from London - Paris - Vernoa which is two days and one night aboard costs £2,210pp. I think we'll save that trip for when we win the lottery.
As soon as we arrived in the centre of Vernoa - I loved it!!
The cobbled streets which lead to the Verona Arena which is a Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Bra in Verona was simply stunning.
The Opera is shown in the Arena. I would love to experience the opera there. Perhaps next time we visit, I can.
We strolled along until we got to a very busy street and huge archway. I wasn't sure what it was and then Marco said it's where Romeo promised Juliet his eternal love (look how that worked out!).
It was actually very beautiful and it's quite sweet to see so many couples taking in the romance of the courtyard.
Yesterday when we were cycling, I saw a gate with all the padlocks on it. I did exactly what my father would do, I was reading the names and mocking. I made up stories like "this one is having an affair with his assistant" and "that one dresses up in his wife's clothes" and "this couple are divorced". I did my typical "bad humor".
Marco was being all soppy and wanted to put a padlock with our names and the date we started dating. I did initially say "REALLY?!?" but then I thought it was kind of sweet so we did.
We then walked to the river and both made a wish on the key then threw it into the river. I do hope a little fishy doesn't swallow the key.
After all the romance, it was time to wander the cobble streets in search of gelato. The ice cream here is so good - so many flavours.
I love so much when we just walk around and take the sights in. There's something so calming about Italy.
Although it's very hot and busy, it just feels so relaxing walking around and trying to not worry about the World.
Tomorrow we're off to Venice and I can't wait to see how beautiful it is.
Ciao for now xxx
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