Yesterday, tuesday, we were hopelessly lost - no matter where we tried to go. the GPS system kept going out in the tunnels and we were so confused we didn't know which way we were headed. We left Ravenna early in the morning so that we could arrive in Venice at mid-day. Somehow we got turned around the headed into the hills outside of Ravenna (surrounding the Lake Como) this photo was snapped at a low point in Bob's drive. here is the scene: We are lost on a windy very narrow road that is hairpin turning up the mountain. A truck is riding on our bumper, i have just asked Kelly for a car sickness bag because i was feeling horrible from the twists and turns. We look up ahead on the road and in addition to seeing little shrines (no doubt for the people who have been killed while on this road) we see a family of goats in the middle of the road!
The truck driver laid on his horn when we slowed up to be sure we didn't hit the goats. Also, we saw a man carry a big twig basket on his shoulders. We had temporarily left the 21st century. We did arrive in Venice. but it was about 3 or 4 hours later than we had hoped. We took a v apporetto into town and then we had to pull our luggage all over until we found the hotel. we once again became hopelessly lost - Venice is like a maze of tiny streets and canals. I'm posting photos from Varenna, Bellagio on Lake Como and some from Venice.
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Congrats to Bob on his new career. We have lots here if he wants to practice some more. Let us know how you like the hotels. Before you leave Venice, be sure they show you the Rick Steves pic on the wall; he stays there! And in Florence, befriend the family that runs Casci -- they are wonderful. Stay high and dry...
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