Darphynia's Diary

Day 5:  Assisi to Venice & Gondolas Street performance. Giulietta. The famous balcony. Venice (Venezia) is home to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (Giulietta).  Yes, the people did exist, but their story is that of fantasy, as far as we know.  The famed balcony where Juliet begins with, “Romeo, Romeo.  Wherefore art thou, Romeo?” is quite an attraction.  You can enter the balcony, but I believe they charge.  At the archway to the balcony, on a wall opposite the arch, and within the small courtyard, people have written and posted love notes or the initials of whom they are with.  In hindsight I wish I had done that.  I may never get another opportunity.  Anyway there is a statue of Juliet near the balcony.  Part of the statue is far more shiny than others.  Why?  Well, for some reason (and nobody really knows why), those who take a photo with the statue often fondle her breasts.   Kissing brid...

Day 4:   War Cemetery & Assisi The War Cemetery and fountain. There are few things more sobering than visiting war cemeteries.   They are a reminder of casualties of war.   Most of the graves were those of people who were no more than 30.   Many never saw it past 18-19.   Our tour director bought roses, in red and white, for each of us to place on the grave of a headstone of our choosing.