" The Lover's Castles"

Our view from where we had lunch at Juliet's Castle on Valentine's Day!

This is Montague's Castle, home to Romeo, with the snow capped mountains in the back.

The Capulet's Castle, Home to Juliet.

Two Lovers brought together by fate.

Here you see the Montague's Castle in the distance and the tiny church that was supposed to bring the Capulet's and Montague's together and end their feud.

Another Shot of the Montague's Castle from the Capulet's Castle

We had the opportunity to have lunch at Juliet's Castle where we were served 5 courses. (This is very common for an Italian meal.) We started out with our vegetables which it was like a quiche, then we had a pasta dish (this was my favorite), then we had a stuffed pasta dish, followed by our meat and potatoes, finally all topped off with a chocolate dessert. It was all delicious!!!!

"Oh Romeo"

This is the original gate to enter Verona... It still stands today but I think they added the street lights.

Every single alley had these hearts hanging... After all this is the city of love

My husband touching Juliet's boob.... This was the thing to do, everyone was touching her, except me of course I had to take the pictures

Aww the famous balcony...."Oh Romeo, Oh Romeo!, Wherefore art thou Romeo"

This is the Arena. It is the 3rd largest Colosseum in Italy and it is still standing and every July and August they hold operas here. It was amazing that it still stands and it is gorgeous!


So if you haven't guessed yet Rich and I spent our first Valentine's day in Verona, Italy. We first started our day at a winery where we had a tasting tour. (Yes we bought a bottle) Then we had an amazing romantic lunch in Juliet's Castle. After that we went to Verona where we spent timing window shopping, looking at Juliet's Balcony and of course topping off the night with some mint gelato... Verona is one of those place that has a special atmosphere about you cant describe. but you know that love is in the air. All I know is I was glad I spent the day with my Romeo minus the poisons and stabbings.

"A Domani"

I am writing to give everyone an update. We currently do not have Internet. So we can't upload any new pictures since the Internet we are using goes at snail speed. Trust me, I have called the Internet company and nothing is being done. My favorite story is when I called last week. I first started my conversation with "Do you speak English" in Italian of course and the man's response was "A Domani" which means tomorrow. So I so kindly said "You'll speak English tomorrow" and he said yes then hung up the phone... Ahhh customer service at its finest...

So once we have Internet you'll all be the first to see our wonderful journeys to Verona for Valentine's Day and our trip to Venice for Carnevale.

We miss you all!!!!!!!!

Ciao