…because it’s that crowded. All is good within the confines of our hotel room, aside from the fall hazards, but when we step outside, we enter a swarm of (mostly) Americans, extremely intent on getting somewhere and we are definitely in their way. We started our day at the Doge’s Palace. The Doge of Venice […]
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I do not get a good feeling about Venice
I know, I know, I know that Venice is a charming and unique city but I get this really ominous feeling now that we’re here. Above is the amazing view from our room, looking down onto the Grand Canal. But by the time we got to our hotel room, Ron had nearly fallen into a […]
Things you need to know about Ron as we head to Italy
If you ever worry that the delicate balance of my relationship with Ron is out of whack – since I research everything, plan everything, book everything and shepherd us around – you should be aware that Ron is the only actual needle-pointer in our relationship, which, as you can imagine, comes in handy in all […]
Portugal and Spain: The final tally
We spent a day with a private guide, seeing the city of Girona and then stopping in at the Dali Museum in Figueres. My focus for the day trip had been the Dali Museum – I had long been fascinated with the exterior of the building. Now that I’ve been there and dragged my way […]