Munich to Verona
I spent the evening and last night in Munich, which was the most interesting place. The entire city was destroyed during World War II, so unlike other major cities in Europe, there are no real castles or buildings that are thousands of years old. In fact, except for the Beer House, it kind of felt like Minneapolis. The people were lovely, and I had one liter of beer and six sausages for dinner.
Today I rode a bus through northern Italy, and the things people say about the beauty of that part of the world? Absolutely no exaggeration. Verona took up most of my afternoon what with the pink Coliseum and Juliet's house. It is, of course, the city of Romeo and Juliet. Just as the children were getting out of school, I asked two young boys (in the Italian phrases I'd been practicing all day) "Please show to me the best pizza and the best gelato." They were so happy to take me to a place just outside of the main square where I had The Best Pizza and Ice Cream of my entire life. I bought them each a slice and a gelato, and they kept me company talking about Japanese cartoons.
I have to find a place to wash some jeans tonight, on account of they are covered in German river mud. Tomorrow: Venice.
Comments
sounds like a yummy place.
warning/attenzione: my friend kim said that the men pinch you in italy if they think you're hot.
Posted by: broke bertha | April 23, 2008 04:19 PM
Words cannot describe the jealousy. I must visit the land of my ancestors before I die! Are you going to Sicily? Probably not, huh. Say "hi" to Venice for me.
Posted by: Ashley | April 23, 2008 07:12 PM
I'm living vicariously through your journey. In fact, just last night, I went to a friend's house for dinner. My contributions were wine with an Italian name and Tuscan Three-Cheese potato chips. So we could pretend we were in Italy. (Though I'm fairly certain there are no Kettle chips in Italy.)
Sounds like you're having a marvelous trip!
Posted by: Moose | April 23, 2008 08:03 PM
Candice raved about the gelato as well! Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Lots of love.
Posted by: Aunt Andi | April 23, 2008 08:03 PM
Are there two gentlemen there?
Posted by: Jennie! | April 23, 2008 09:40 PM
I'm so excited you're in ITALY! It's amazing - Venice is gorgeous too! tell all the pigeons hello for me =)
Posted by: Cousin Candice | April 23, 2008 11:42 PM
I remember being served a one-litre beer in Munich by a four-and-a-half-foot tall wee thing of a woman who carried eight such cups on her serving tray. Which is at least 600 lbs. Enjoy your continued frolicking.
Posted by: peefer | April 24, 2008 11:49 AM
Venice is one of the most spectacular places. If you can, ride in a gondola. It's only for tourists anymore but it sure is fun. And buy a map, you'll need it.
Posted by: Mad William | April 24, 2008 12:21 PM
hi. have fun. stay safe. don't float away :)
Posted by: sarah g | April 24, 2008 03:11 PM
I am forcing Chris to get his passport (finally!) as we speak. Your recounting of your journey thus far is only serving to increase the intensity of my travel bug. I am itching to see Europe. ITCHING, I say. (So glad you are having such a great time!)
Posted by: Kerri Anne | April 24, 2008 10:12 PM
I'm so excited for you! If you get anywhere near Genova and you have a few hours, find a restaurant called "Santachiara". It's on the coast and they have the best fish I've ever eaten in my entire life. If the host offers you some Limoncello, drink it, but beware... I almost wound up floating in the Med at 2AM after that...
*sigh* Enjoy Heather Anne.... I'm closing my eyes and walking through the piazzas with you!
Posted by: Heather Leah | April 26, 2008 09:20 AM
I love Heather Anne. The end.
Posted by: Jill | April 29, 2008 09:57 AM