Ah, fair Verona

Ah, fair Verona. it's easy to understand why Shakespear called it as such. Great downtown/old city center, mountain views, valleys, and a river that flows through the town. I spent a week in verona w/ Therese and Bobo for thier birthdays. Bobo is from there, so we hung out with his family and friends while we there. One of his friends lent us her apartment for the week. It was smack in the center of the city. Perfect and we were/are very thankful.

Here is the view from her front window.


Great display for a kids toy store.

Piazza Erba. Called one of the most beautiful piazzas in the world, and i would have to agree. Life-size statues ontop of buildings, frescos on the exteriors, daily market, etc.

Bobo and two of his best friends from Verona, Andrea and Alessio.

The entrance to the apartment we stayed at. Original ceiling and wall frescos.

What we saw on our run along the river.

Therese arrived Saturday afternoon. We went immediately to a birthday party for a friend of Bobo's.

Stefano and Andrea

Bobo's brother, Mirco and me

Going to see Bobo's family for brunch.

Bobo's mum and sister-in-law, Cecelia

Bobo's dad

After brunch we went to Andrea's house. This is the view from his house. um, Sonoma?

Walking back into the city with a beautiful sunset.

The old Arena and market place

There are truly no words for this window display.

One of the best things I've ever eaten...

At Gigi's restaurant.

Apparently it's a Verona thing to want to stick things in your eye,

Stefano, Gigi, Andrea

Tourist day. For 15euros you can get into almost every sight in Verona.

Castlevecchio - the cities original castle, fort and bridge.

Amazing views from the top

Bobo on a conference call.

Inside the museum. Original frescos.

The ladder is the symbol of Verona.

Arch of the Gavii

My first coffee.

Claimed to be a dinosaur bone, more likely a whale bone.
Juliet's House

Piazza delle Erbe.

This statue will drop the ball it's holding on your head if you tell a lie below him.

Lamberti Tower

View from the top. (yes, mum, I made T and Bobo take the stairs to the top)

Bobo and I went and got haircuts. You know when the guy cutting your hair is this punkrock, it's going to be a good haircut.

Then we climbed to the top of San Pietro. (yes, mum we climbed all of these as well.) Verona's considered a romantic city, as such people leave locks w/ their names on it and throw away the key. Lots of keys to be found down the hillside!

Afterwards we went down to the archeologica sight, Roman Theater. Here's the gladiator cat that must live there. He followed us around the whole time.

Up the hill they have a museum.

Then we went to the Dumo.

Then walked to Juliet's tomb.

This is supposed to be the actual tomb of Juliet.

My new haircut.

And a local lady's ridiculous birds nest...

View from the apt balcony.

Dad - found this great vintage 2wheel and 4wheel store w/ all sorts of memorabila.

Banksy-esq art at the resturant.

The next day we went to Bobo's brother's house. He's up on the hill overlooking the city. So great views, 5 minute walk downtown, and the ability to have chickens, fruit trees, olive trees, a mini football field and a fantastic house.

The floating stairs just had to get baby-proofed.

Our last dinner out, back at Gigi's place.

This is what I gave Bobo for his birthday so that I can start using American slang around him. It's amazing how you censor yourself when you know no one will get what your saying. This book is amazing and I'd recommend it in every language. Also handy for parents who want to translate the latest rap song.

Before leaving Verona, Bobo and I caught the Verona Hellas football game. My first Euro football match!

The away team fans.

Even teh ball boys had mad skillz