In the Autumn we travelled to Italy and stayed in Florence, Verona and Lake Garda.

Florence

Panoramic view of Florence and the River Arno

The Piazzale Michelangelo offers panoramic views of Florence and the Arno River.

view of Florence, Italy

We stayed with our friend, April and her family.

Fiona, April, Gabriel

John & Fiona in Florence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiona, April, Gabriel & John

San Miniato church, Florence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the San Miniato church we enjoyed an impressive view of this beautiful city,

Florence skyline

Verona

This historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Porta Nuova, Medieval city gates in Verona

Many Roman ruins and Medieval buildings have been preserved including the Porta Nuova,

fountain in Verona

Arena, Verona

The Amphitheatre Arena was constructed in the first century AD.

The Arena, Verona

 It is situated in the middle of the Piazza Bra and is still used today to host the famous Verona opera festival.

Roman amphitheatre in Verona

 

Town Hall, Verona

Verona's splendid town hall is also in the Piazza Bra along with several bars and restaurants.cafes and bars overlook the Arena, Verona

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lake Garda

Lake Garda

Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake.

Desenzano, Lake Garda

 

 

We caught the train from Verona to picturesque Desenzano on the south western corner of the lake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

John at Desenzano, Lake Garda

We enjoyed strolling along the lakeside admiring the views of the surrounding mountains.

Desenzano, Lake Garda

along the shore of Lake Garda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The small town has a nice relaxing atmosphere and we went to some lovely restaurants near the harbour.

pretty harbour, Desenzano, Lake Garda

See the photos from our visit to Florence in 2005 and in 2006