Ravenna, Venice and Verona: Mosaics, Water and Romance

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September 20th 2017

Published: November 9th 2017

Ravenna: The Beauty of Mosaics Ravenna is town in Italy that doesn’t get much notice when you toss it in with the better-known city destinations like Venice, Florence or Rome. It is a small town nestled down the coast from Venice that is best known for its majestic mosaics in the churches and mausoleums. These absolutely lovely mosaics are UNESCO World Heritage sites and this town contains eigh... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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9th November 2017

Marsha
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Ravens etc
Beautiful pictures and I agree with you—-the best way to enjoy Italy is slowly!

9th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Italy is pure joy
I hate when I think of the weight I gained while traveling but the foods were amazing. Slow going is the way to enjoy Italy. We saw some amazing things. MJ

9th November 2017

nancic123
Nanci and David Curry

Italy
Even reading about touring the canals and streets of Northern Italy puts us in a better mood. Of course not as good as if we were there in person. Put us down as jealous! Shopping and cooking at home in is the way to go. We can't wait to get back!

9th November 2017

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Ravenna & Venice
Lovely blog full of aromas and ambient images Dave & MJ...but there was something missing. This was after we departed company in Armenia...and we were no longer with you!!!

9th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ravenna and Venice
Nothing was the same without you. Every church we looked at we longed for you. Let us know when you want to meet us there. Next trip we hope to do southern Italy. Missing you and Denise. Let’s chat soon.

10th November 2017

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Under siege
Poor Venice, sinking into the water and now sinking under cruise ship hordes. On our first day there, we really struggled with Venice until the wave upon wave of pushy cruise ship people with their oversized golf umbrellas went back to their ships for dinner. We found ways to work around them, but really felt under siege...so I totally understand how annoyed the locals feel. Keep those food photos coming! :)

10th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Under siege
Yes we found ways to work around the hordes of people whether they were cruisers or not. More food photos coming.

11th November 2017

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Jumping on the crowd wagon
Not to speak ill of crowds, but I am so glad you were able to find some quiet time and appreciate the beauty that Venice has to offer. Your blog was beautiful, but as always, it is the food pictures that draw me in. What a wonderful time you had.

11th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Jumping on the crowd wagon
We truly enjoyed our time in Italy....the food photos were meant to get your attention. Thanks for reading along.

11th November 2017

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I loved Venice
I loved Venice and this photo takes me back. Ravenna and Verona are also on my to-see-list now thanks to you. /Ake

11th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Loved Venice
Venice is one of the more scenic cities in the world. The canals are amazing. it was interesting to watch everything in the world on boats... garbage collection, cement trucks etc. You must go to Ravenna and Verona.... lovely.

11th November 2017

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Three Italian City Gems
Indeed, three very contrasting cities, very interesting to read about. Italy just astounds me in the amount of history and beauty which constantly surrounds the visitor. I'm glad you were able to enjoy it at a slow pace :)

11th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Three Italian City Gems
I agree that Italy is astounding in history and beauty. The local embrace life and that is contagious. Each village takes on its own personality and sense of pride. A great country to visit.

12th November 2017

Crannster
Theresa and Dave

Yes Please.
I am craving something like this right now. I always enjoy your foodie approach to travel, it is very often the food that makes a trip!

12th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Yes. Please
That was a true taste treat. The food in a country tell you abut the soul of a country.. along with the music. Thanks for reading.

14th November 2017

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

Good old Italy!
Great blog DMJ. It reminded my trip to Venice...water taxis and attractions exactly the way you have described. Never been to Ravenna or Verona. But I am putting them to my bucket list. Hope more to come from your travel!

14th November 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Good old Italy
We are glad we are expanding your bucket list. Ravenna is a great location and Verona is a quaint town. Hope you enjoy them once you get there.

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