Verona

[RichardHarris123]

Hello all. 

We are going to Verona, visiting Lake garda and Venice, other than the usual, any suggestions?

[Neverenoughwatches]

17 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Hello all. 

We are going to Verona, visiting Lake garda and Venice, other than the usual, any suggestions?

Definitely go on a gondola though Venice city. Did this 20 years ago, at the mouth of the canal the river was a bit choppy all the boats were bumping into each other , the gondoliers starting swearing at each other and shoving , so funny . Stayed at lake Garda it was beautiful .

[RichardHarris123]

I'll need a  cornett. 

[VWatchie]

Not sure if they have whale sharks in Lake Garda but if they do make sure to swim with them. I'm in the Philippines with the family and we did swim with whale sharks a few days ago. I panicked (slightly) on one occasion but the experienced guides helped me out.

Happy Holidays Richard!

 

[Klassiker]

 

Visit Sirmione. The town will be packed, but the ruins of the Roman villa on the peninsula are worth seeing.

Verona has much more to offer than just the arena (impressive) and Juliet's balcony (underwhelming). If you are staying there, you can easily explore the old town on foot. The river makes a loop around two thirds of the old town and is a nice stroll in the evening.

In Venice, everywhere you look is spectacular and beautiful. Get away from St. Mark's a short distance and the tourists fall away. Get lost in the smaller canals and alleyways. If you see a bridge, cross it. There's always something worth seeing around the next corner! On Dorsoduro there is an outdoor gondola workshop where they build the boats. You can watch them working from across the canal. If you are there for more than one day I will ask my wife this evening for more tips. Burano, Murano, St. Michele etc.

[HectorLooi]

5 hours ago, VWatchie said:

I'm in the Philippines with the family and we did swim with whale sharks a few days ago.

Don't the Scandinavians eat fermentated whale shark meat? 

[RichardHarris123]

Only in Venice for the day but more tips will be great, thanks. 

[Neverenoughwatches]

8 hours ago, RichardHarris123 said:

I'll need a  cornett. 

Just one ?

[oldhippy]

You need to be careful that you don't get ripped off thay are buggers in Venice.

[Klassiker]

Get a day ticket for the vaporetto, and ride line 1 down the Canal Grande to Arsenale and back ( or over to the Lido if you have time).

[VWatchie]

On 8/3/2024 at 3:39 PM, HectorLooi said:

Don't the Scandinavians eat fermentated whale shark meat? 

Not really, it's fermented herring and properly cooked and served, it's a delicacy. Unfortunately, you need a few per cent of genuine Viking blood in your veins to appreciate this national dish. Something the Germans in the video below sadly lack.

 

[RichardHarris123]

Is the proper cooking technique to open the tin in a well ventilated area and then empty the contents into the bin? Hehe. 

Do you like it?

[VWatchie]

5 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Do you like it?

Let's say it's not my favourite dish but for many Swedes, this is the height of culinary experience.

[oldhippy]

Culinary experience. You mean how quick can you throw up. 

[HectorLooi]

Since we are on the topic of exotic foods, here in Singapore, we have a fermented krill that is packed in a glass bottle with a crown top. It's similar to the Philippine bagoong.

Several years ago, my mum asked asked for help to open a particularly stubborn cap. I don't know how long she was struggling with it but all that agitation built up pressure inside the bottle. So when I stupidly popped the cap off, I was sprayed with a stream of foul smelling, fermented shrimp juice. Even after showering twice, I could still smell it when I went to bed that night.

[VWatchie]

13 hours ago, HectorLooi said:

It's similar to the Philippine bagoong.

When my wife and her friends enjoy it  I flee our home.

[RichardHarris123]

At the airport awaiting the plane. 

[VWatchie]

Have a safe and pleasant flight Richard!

[RichardHarris123]

Forgot the Trevi fountain, it's worth a trip to Italy to see these uties. 

[RichardHarris123]

Some clocks 

[oldhippy]

Lovely photos have a great time. 

[RichardHarris123]

Not going to bore you all with millions of photos but here's on from Lazise on the bank of Lake Guarda. 

[Neverenoughwatches]

31 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

Not going to bore you all with millions of photos but here's on from Lazise on the bank of Lake Guarda. 

Is that you trying to hide from the camera with a fan ?

[RichardHarris123]

No some random person who can't take the heat.

The cool dude.

[Neverenoughwatches]

1 hour ago, RichardHarris123 said:

No some random person who can't take the heat.

The cool dude.

Holy crap all in black in sweltering heat, one cool dude for sure, Lee van cleef wore all black in his movies he was one helluva cool dude