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Strada Del Prosecco; Valdobbiadene, Follina, Conegliano and then southward to Fiesole/Caldine

Posted on September 3, 2015 by volovecto

Monday morning we bid farewell to Annalisa and Primo Franco and started driving along what is known as the Strada Del Prosecco,  the wine route.   The small winding road runs along the foothills of the Treviso province, through gently … Continue reading →

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Provincia Di Treviso

Posted on September 2, 2015 by volovecto

Walking around the Villa Barberina estate in the early morning, I ran into Primo Franco, the owner, and his grandson.  Primo introduced his grandson as “Generation Five” and a future winemaker.  The Franco’s are a lovely couple who consider themselves … Continue reading →

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Lizise, Malcesine, Riva del Garda, and over the mountains to Valdobbiadene

Posted on August 31, 2015 by volovecto

We departed Lizise headed north along the east side of Lake Garda.  It was a small two lane road, mostly, that would be a great motorcycle road if there was no traffic.  Our first stop was in the small town … Continue reading →

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Images of Lizise, Italy

Posted on August 30, 2015 by volovecto
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Sirmione, Italy

Posted on August 29, 2015 by volovecto

We had been relaxing and getting to know the streets and local places of Lizise for a few days, so we decided to take Friday and check out the town of Sirmione, a short 40 minute ferry ride from Lizise. … Continue reading →

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Lake Garda, Italy

Posted on August 28, 2015 by volovecto

Last September when my friends and I spent one night in the hills overlooking Verona, we liked it so much we thought the area deserved a closer look.  So here we are back again, staying in the small town of … Continue reading →

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Aalborg, Denmark

Posted on August 10, 2015 by volovecto

The regatta ended in Aalborg, Denmark, an old port city dating from 700 AD.  It is a picturesque town with many old buildings and pubs, and just like the small towns in Norway, it was clean and orderly.  I can’t … Continue reading →

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2015 Tall Ships Regatta

Posted on August 2, 2015 by volovecto

We are here in Norway for two reasons:  to pack up some things from the house, and sail the Statsraad Lemhkuhl in the Tall Ships Regatta from Kristiansand to Aalborg, Denmark.  Our father was a cadet on this same ship … Continue reading →

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Sand to Kristiansand

Posted on August 1, 2015 by volovecto

After receiving yet more gifts and the last hugs, we boarded the ferry and waved goodbye to the aunties and cousins.  It was sad to leave, but it also was the prettiest day yet with sunshine and no wind.  The … Continue reading →

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Sand, Norway: Hello and Goodbye

Posted on July 26, 2015 by volovecto

My sister and I are back in Sand, our father’s home town in Norway.  My aunt’s house (in our family for over 65 years) has been sold, and we are here to help pack up some things and to say … Continue reading →

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