Happy travels

Well, I loved Limone and all about it, but the lasting impression was absolutely due to the people and the cleanliness. I splashed out on a little electric taxi ride up the hill to the bus. Very smiley man who raced around the corners with obvious pleasure. The bus driver was one of the most careful, courteous  drivers I have ever had. I sat at the front ( very brave for me) and thoroughly enjoyed our journey through narrow, winding tunnels with occasional views to the Garda See and then the trip through many of the pretty villages I had seen from the boat. Bus on time, clean and comfortable. 

 

Now waiting at Desenzano station. Super clean, and pristine and free public toilets along with whistling, singing cleaner who was thrilled to hear that this was one of, if not , the cleanest stations I have visited - some of the British stations were possibly on a par.

 

Hope Verona will have such friendly, happy people and will be as beautiful as I have been led to believe. 

Arrived safely. It is 'stinking hot' as my mum used to say. I knew it would be but it is really tough to walk around. I spent first hour orienting myself to a big city. Think I am better suited to villages ! Have been drinking and drinking, non acoholic, all day, but am still thirsty.  Have been enjoying the people watching in particular. Quite amazing couples walking past in pedestrian streets, which still allow bikes and mopeds, which zoom along deftly weaving at high speed through the meandering tourists. The other noticeable thing is the number of women wearing white, and really white, dresses. A fantastic advert for whatever washing powder they use! I wouldnt last a minute in white , I am afraid 😀.

Staying in a residence which is close to the Adige river and old city.

 

Great location.  Room perhaps poorest so far but will be out a lot. Tonight I am going to a modern version of Julius Caesar in an ancient Roman Theatre just a few minutes from here. Should be an incredible experience even if I dont understand a lot. Have been speaking Italian all day, so hoping for the best. Tomorrow I have an opera to look forward to, Carmen, and I have booked a wine tour with lunch for Sunday, so I have a great variety of wonderful things to look forward to. Think it will be an early night Sunday🙂

Hope to look around Verona tomorrow after a lie in.