Where to start?!? The Dolomites were literally breathtaking. As you’ll recall, I was kind of scared to do the hike in the Dolomites based on the photos I’d seen, but our guide took us to Drei Zinnen, and I am pleased to say it would have been considered an easy-to-moderate hike in the Colorado Rockies. I have short legs, and I am a “slow” hiker. The guide never let on that he was being very patient with me. We both appreciated all of his stories and insight into these mountains.
Then on to Aquileia and Redipuglia. So much history I’d never heard before.
We happened to hit Trieste during the lead-up to the Barcelona 51. What an experience. I feel like we only scratched the surface in Trieste. Another place that would be interesting to come back to. Again, so much history we’d never been exposed to.
On to the cheese factory in Modena. Oh my goodness, we had no idea what it took to make cheese. So interesting and so tasty was the tour of the Balsamic production. nd then there was the winery. While, of course, Italian food is always amazing, I think the best food we had the whole trip was at the winery. The homemade bread, locally sourced meat and cheese, and of course the wine, were SO GOOD!
Like Trieste, we probably only scratched the surface in Bologna. So much to see, and not enough time to try all the different foods.
We knew we didn’t have much time in Milan, so we appreciated the quick overview tour near our hotel.
As expected, all the drivers were gracious and helpful.
Once again, THANK YOU so much for this great visit to Italy. And let me know if you need any more information or pictures from us.
Judy W.
September 2019
