Maifest

Bavarian beer festival, Piazza Bra.

Elegance at the Opera

A break between the first and second act of Bizet's "Carmen": some of the people come out on the square to admire the Arena.

Wind Music Awards

I could hear the boast of 14000 people cheering for the many italian pop stars on stage yesterday. I can hear them now: as I write this, the second and last show is on  and I can tell any time another star steps on the stage...

When I walked home hundreds of people were packed in the back of the Arena and tall black dressed security staff were keeping the crowd at bay. 

I must say that it's a tiny tiny bit disappointing to be here at home, my daughter sleeping, my husband at work and so much going on a couple of hundred steps away from me...

I'll have to see the show on tv next week!

The Mille Miglia

As I am writing this, I can still hear the roar of the cars passing on the Stradone San Fermo, just round the corner!

The cars of the Mille Miglia endurance race, like every year, passed through the city centre: a great show of the most beautiful classic cars. I have snapped a lot of photos but unfortunately only a few came out acceptable. The fast movement of the cars made my work really difficult and quite frustrating...

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Verona in Love

Big red hearts appeared today on the main shopping streets. A tribute to S. Valentine's day, next 14 february, the lover's saint. 

Because of Romeo and Juliet, Verona has developed a strong image as the Città dell'Amore, the Love Town. Every year, from the 7th to the 15th february, a series of events welcomes lovers from all over the world: it's "Verona in Love", whose claim is "If you're in love, take your loved one to Verona". Lovers can book a discounted week-end stay and benefit from special offers from many restaurants. Besides,  a lot of events such as exhibitions, a market, special guided tours will be held for this special occasion.

If I didn't live here, I would love my husband to take me for a romantic week-end in Verona!