Voyages – Valentine’s Day Edition

Starling’s Pick – Verona, Italy

Two households, both alike in dignity
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene

—William Shakespeare , Romeo and Juliet

Juliet's balcony, and a statue of the ill-fated lover.

The passageway leading to Juliet's balcony is covered with love notes left by romantic pilgrims to the site.

Wren’s Pick: The small “hill towns” of Italy.  Like Monteriggioni, Venice for a quiet retreat, and then a slow, lingering drive about 15 miles over to the town of Siena for a more lively romantic adventure

Aeriel View and Country View of the walled town of Mongeriggiono.  cred

Humble Monteriggiano restaurant. cred

Monteriggiano Vineyards. cred

A few (meaning several) days of that charming sort of refreshment, and then on to Siena….

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Siena Dwelling and Transporting. cred

St. Katherine of Siena. cred

Hotel Certosa di Maggiano. cred

la taverna di san guiseppe. cred &  Siena outdoor dining (exact location unknown). cred