(Juliet's balcony)
(statue of Juliet)
(Jessica and I at the vineyard)
Today was our only full day in Verona so we woke up early to make sure we could see and do everything we wanted. We started the day off with the hotel’s breakfast and it was really good- one of the best I’ve had so far in Europe.
Our first stop of the day was to see Juliet’s house again. We wanted to go back because it was very crowded and difficult to see everything when we went yesterday. We got there this morning just after the house opened, so there were only a few other people there with us. We took a few more pictures, then I paid the entrance fee and was able to actually go up to the museum that is in the old Capulet house. While in the museum, I was able to stand out on Juliet’s balcony while Jessica took my picture from below, which was a really fun experience. Also while at the house today I found out that people have not actually posted real letters on Juliet’s wall for many years now- this part of the movie “Letters to Juliet” was included simply add to the plot of the movie. Now I do not feel as bad for not being able to post a letter on the wall.
Next, we spent the rest of the morning walking up and down the streets of Verona, shopping, taking pictures, and admiring the quaint city. We stopped for lunch at a small “hole in the wall” Italian restaurant. It was a very authentic experience, given that the restaurant owner and waitress did not speak any English at all. We had to order on faith that we had correctly deciphered the menu and, lucky for us, our food turned out to taste great.
Then we made our way back to the hotel to meet for our next company visit. Today we visited the Serego Alighieri winery, which was only about a thirty minute drive from our hotel in Verona. Here, we were able to take a tour of the winery, learn about the wine-making process, and listen to the president of Masi (a company that partners with the Serego Alighieri vineyards), Mr. Boscaini, discuss the company’s history, values, and business model. It was very interesting to learn how a family business, rich with tradition and history, is operated in the modern era, and it was fun to see how passionate Mr. Boscaini is about the company he runs.
After our visit we returned to Verona and were on our own for the rest of the night. I went to dinner with some girls to a restaurant that had been recommended. Then we stopped for one last gelato- it didn’t matter that it was pouring rain, the gelato was delicious.
Tomorrow we travel to Austria- I can’t believe that we’re nearing the end of our time in Europe!
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