Category Archives: Italy

2019 Italy – Part 8 Stresa

Posted on October 2, 2019 by shelby1120

10 August 2019 Pirjo and I walked to downtown Stresa for some shopping where I revisited shops I’ve been to other years, and got some compliments on my improvement in understanding and speaking Italian.   I make sure to learn the … Continue reading →

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2019 Italy – Part 7 More of Milan

Posted on September 30, 2019 by shelby1120

9 August 2019             Ready for lunch, we looked down a small street and saw a pretty awning.   When we investigated, we found DeRos – beautifully stylish, and we were the only patrons at the time.  … Continue reading →

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2019 Italy – Part 6 – Milan, The Last Supper

Posted on September 24, 2019 by shelby1120

9 August 2019   Pirjo kindly obtained a single tour ticket for me to see The Last Supper, L’Ultima Cena, by Leonardo da Vinci, started in 1495. It is in a small monastery away from the busy center of Milan.  Prijo … Continue reading →

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2019 Italy – Part 5 – Stresa and Milan

Posted on September 21, 2019 by shelby1120

7 August 2019     After a stormy night (which is exciting to watch over Lago Maggiore),               Pirjo and I went shopping, each making a purchase in a boutique.   Dinner at home was on … Continue reading →

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2019 Italy – Part 4 – Modena

Posted on September 17, 2019 by shelby1120

Pirjo chose a wonderful place for us to stay in Modena.  Salotto delle Arti – the salon of the arts.   Each of the 6  rooms has a specific name and ours was appropriately called MUSICA.  Every room, including the bathroom, … Continue reading →

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2019 Italy – Part 3 – Verona (Placido Domingo) and Modena (Luciano Pavarotti) –

Posted on September 10, 2019 by shelby1120

4 August 2019 Another day enjoying the walk and sights of Verona.  Then a VERY SPECIAL EVENT in the Arena:  Placido Domingo 50 – the anniversary of his 50 year career.  He began his illustrious career in Italy precisely at the … Continue reading →

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2019 Italy – Part 2 – Verona

Posted on September 5, 2019 by shelby1120

2 August 2019      Reijo drove us to Verona, where we checked into our B&B and had lunch at a tiny Osteria with a Michelin star, and it did not disappoint!  By 5 PM I had walked over 15,000 … Continue reading →

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2019 Italy – Part 1 – Stresa

Posted on September 2, 2019 by shelby1120

29 July 2019       Reijo and Pirjo met me at Milan Airport. (You  can click  on  any  photo  to  enlarge)          After the drive to Stresa and brief relaxing, we took the ferry to Isola Pescatore … Continue reading →

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