From Venice on our way to Tuscany, we made a quick stop in Padova where I lived and went to school for a year. It was awesome seeing it again!! We hit up the daily market in the adjoining piazzas in the center of the city & said hi to some Padovians that I haven't seen in years...we got the most delicious tomatoes Cam has ever had, cheese, fresh bread and cookies, meats that were cut right infront of us, vino, & chocolate for our train ride. Advice to ... continue reading...
Ah, Bavaria …. and the finale of our honeymoon tales
From ze Swiss, we went through Austria and found our way to Edelweiss -- a resort exclusive to military and their families, perfectly situated at the base of the Bavarian Alps at the edge of Garmisch (GARMISCH!!!!! Sorry, inside joke). They have an outdoor jacuzzi the size of our apartment that overlooks the gorgeous mountains completely surrounding the area. The huge lodge continously plays the soundtrack to Dances with Wolves. Ha, we kid you not! We had those songs burned in our head so ... continue reading...
Alps!!!
From Tuscany, we headed due north to Switzerland to hike in the beloved Alps. Every European we met beforehand said the exact same thing, but in about 10 different accents -- "WHY you go there?? It's quieeet, it's borrrriiing." Coming from Spain, France, and Italy where everyone is out in the streets loudly enjoying life - yes, totally quiet. Boring, not a chance!! We hiked in the Jungfrau Region up on the Murren-Schilthorn trails (2970 m up!) and explored the ... continue reading...
Wine Tasting …….. in TUSCANY
This was definitely one of our favorite days. Minus the fact that I got sick at the end of it because a cappuccino and one croissant, plus the rest of Mand's was not what I consider a real breakfast! And we got in a car with an Italian. Mistake numero uno. He was an awesome tour guide, but a terrible driver, and drove every curve like he thought he was the next Mario Andretti. My wife was loving it, I however was feeling preeettyy close to puking. ... continue reading...
