Verona

When Maureen first mooted the idea of me joining her for part of the Italian trip, I was uncharacteristically slow on the uptake.  I’m so, so glad though that I did eventually take her up on the idea.   What a wonderful few days!

Verona provided a beautiful backdrop to long heart-to-hearts, musings and culinary delights.  The evening spent at the opera (La Traviata) was amazing – sitting on the stone steps (cushions duly hired) of the ancient amphitheatre as the sun went down over a feast of music and creativity was awesome in the truest sense of the word.  Then there was the day trip to stunning Lake Garda – all in the company of three great women: Moe, her Swedish friend Martina and Martina’s delightful baby, Juni.