venerdì 25 maggio 2007

Verona.

Verona...
Verona is the setting of the story of Romeo and Juliet, made famous by William Shakespeare. Although the earliest version of the story is set in Siena, not Verona — the move was made in Luigi da Porto's Istoria novellamente ritrovata di due Nobili Amanti — a balcony falsely claiming historical connection to the fictional lovers has become a tourist attraction for lovers; the short passageway leading to the balcony is covered with slips of paper carrying their graffiti, and a bronze statue of Juliet stands under the balcony, one breast polished by those touching it for luck.

(From wiki)

yupp.. its rich history is almost forgotten and people flock there for the balcony.. ha just like us.. and to touch juliet's breast. haha!

we took a 1ST CLASS TRAIN jus to start the day early cos we have to complete verona and lake garda in one day!
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The Arena.. a better maintained fighting ground as compared to Colosseum.
But it is much smaller.. chopped by half.
ha we have a pose for Colosseum and we did a half one for Arena..
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COLOSSEUM! Arena...........

I love the spirit of Verona's town. Quietly lively. Makes one feel safe.
A very contented little town ... one needs to feel it to understand what i m saying.
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and of cos, casa di julietta (house of Juliet)
People write their names on the walls of the entrance and stick a lot of chewing gum on it. Supposed to bring some luck to couples issit? i have no idea.
the only word that comes to my mind: GROSS...
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Enjoying her breast.. haha! ciao!
will be back with my favourite LAKE GARDA.. a toy castle land!

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