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In
December 2008 I made my first visit to Italy and Verona
in particular. This followed on almost straight from
my trips to Kiev and Atlanta a total of around 18,000
miles in three months. No wonder I feel tired but
there again what fun for a Jimby.
Once
again it was a trip with Mr Mick and also this time
Miss Ann. He had been invited to give a talk at a
conference or something and I was under strict orders
not to be seen. So whilst they were busy I took a
few snaps of myself as I explored this quaint place.
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My
journey started at The Hotel Accademia right in
the centre of Verona.
I
needed a good rest before starting my travels after
the two hour flight from London.
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Once
refreshed I caught up with the news on TV. Mind
you I couldn't understand the language but watched
the pictures.
My
hotel was very nice and suppose if caught I would
have been told off for wandering around on my own.
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As
usual just a pose to show off.
There
was a funny animal on the wall outside my window.
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This
view was of the main shopping street but I knew
I wouldn't be looking around there.
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Now
I was ready to explore Verona but where to go. I
knew there was an old place where Lions used to
be seen chasing people. Then an old castle with
a bridge across the river and finally the balcony
where Shakespear or somebody wrote about Romeo and
Juliet. Should have been Jimby and his Georgia peach
Jimby!!
The
Arena almost in the centre of Verona. Think who
must have walked around here hundreds of years ago.
I
was a bit frightened being so high and no barriers
to stop me falling.
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I
found this walkway underneath but almost as scary
as being high up outsaide. Just wondered who was
around the corner.
I
wondered if the Lions came this way.
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After
all that I was ready for a meal and found a nice
cafe.
Just
to show off my new Italy Pin Badge. The others are
from Kiev, an Austrian Policeman, Atlanta Georgia
Tech and a USA one.
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Along
the river is this fine old castle with a bridge.
I
walked along the river a little way for this view
of the castle.
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My
last day and I just had to see this famous Romeo
and Juliet Balcony
Wherfore
art though Juliet? Hee Hee Hee Even I could see
her hiding under this tree.
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Just
think if my Georgia Peach was standing up there.
A
bit of a bonus on the flight home when I was allowed
out.
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It
was icy on the window and I kept a close watch on
the engine as well.
My
first look at The Alps and no wonder the window
was icy.
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