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September 10th 2016
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Geo: 45.4637, 9.18813Just a quick note, we made it fine yesterday. The great host picked us up from the airport, etc... Will fill in the details later. Where else in the world can you open your kitchen window and eat breakfast while hearing a man sing opera someplace outside? Also, love the church bells ringing at different times! Now a woman is joining in the singing, fantastico! We are about to ... Read Full Entry



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Hare Krishnas outside the square ...Hare Krishnas outside the square ...
Hare Krishnas outside the square ...

Seemed like a slap in the face to the church, during their most important ceremony of the year the Hare Krishnas were outside throwing cookies to the crowd and handing out literature.
Archeological site under the square of the DuomoArcheological site under the square of the Duomo
Archeological site under the square of the Duomo

Took some of these photos for Karen as I know you enjoy this!
One of the canals in the Navagli DistrictOne of the canals in the Navagli District
One of the canals in the Navagli District

Absolutely packed with restaurants along this area
The crowd at 9 pm as we waited for a tableThe crowd at 9 pm as we waited for a table
The crowd at 9 pm as we waited for a table

We never eat this late but it's normal here...



10th September 2016

Sounds like you guys are anyway having a wonderful trip! Cannot wait to read your next post! Blessings!
10th September 2016

Looks like you are having fun adventures! FaceTime me!
10th September 2016

Hi Rachel, thanks for reading! Adrienne, Marcus and Blake, loved FaceTime!
11th September 2016

Oh my gosh, Wendy, chocolate with red pepper? And lemon with basil??! You are getting very adventuresome!!! :)
11th September 2016

It always seems so odd to see the actual painting in it's real home after seeing reproductions so many times...what was your reaction?
11th September 2016

This place is stunning! Look at those windows! And the enormous pillars! It is so open and airy and beautiful!!!
11th September 2016

This reminds me of the archaeological site under Notre Dame. Fascinating!
11th September 2016

Beautiful! It's so different from all the pottery we saw last year! Totally different colors, and designs. I really like it!
11th September 2016

How old is this?
11th September 2016

Oh my gosh, my mouth is watering! I'm so jealous!
11th September 2016

And graffiti?
11th September 2016

2 gelatos every day ought to get it done! :)
12th September 2016

Hi Karen, I thought you might be "impressed" with my courage!

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