August 1: Verona

A gentle train ride from Mantua to Verona and it is off on another adventure -- this time without the bike. Verona dating back to the 3rd century BC was a Roman trade center. During the time of Shakespeare it became the home to three of his plays -- Romeo and Juliet, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and The Taming of the Shrew. It is also the home of the Italian Opera Festival celebrated every year in August in its 3rd century BC Forum.

Betsey At The Main Gate To The City	Sue At Piazza delle Erbe Fountain
Roman Arena	Betsey at Piazza delle Erbe with Opera Sets in Background
Betsey: "Okay, It Says Here We Should Be There!"	Market Square
Venetian Lion	Dante
Original Roman Road	Arche Scaligere, the cemetery of the della Scala clan
Juliet's Balcony	Juliet!
Betsey Singing in the Rain!	Nice Finish to the Day!!