Northern Italy 2014
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Dating from the 1300s the Duomo in Milan is one of the largest cathedrals in the world
Some of the 40 massive columns that support the Cathedral
Some of the 40 massive columns that support the Cathedral
Galleria Vittoria Emanuelle in Milan - built in the 1860s and one of the worlds first shopping malls
Hotel Cipriani on the island of Giudecca opposite St Marks Square
Our connection with the rest of Venice
Our lovely room at the Hotel Cipriani in Venice
Hotel Cipriani - The view from our room
Only in Venice...
Ready for action...
Weekend exercise in Venice - The peloton on water
In the backstreets of Venice
Venice - backstreet beauty
The Bridge of Sighs, built in the 1600s connects the New Prison to the Doge's Palace
The Doge's palace built in the 1400s in what is referred to as Venetian gothic style
Venice selfie
Teatro la Fenice. We were fortunate to see Tosca there
Isola di San Michele - Venice's cemetery island
Murano - man making glass horse
Burano Island. It is hard to tell what is straight. The steeple definitely is not
Parmeggiano Reggiano manufacture near Modena
Cheeses need to be stored for 12 months to mature
The end product
Lunch at Osteria Francescana - rated no 3 in the World's top 50
Balsamic vinegar manufacture
The product needs to be aged for 10 years prior to sale
Barrel made of cherry wood
Lovely pond at Lefay Resort on Lake Garda
The old bridge leading into Verona
l'Albereta Hotel
Villa d'Este Hotel is a former 16th century residence on the shores of Lake Como
The hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens
Villa d'Este Hotel - view from our window
Villa del Balbianello in Lenno Lake Como. Used in Casino Royale and other movies - beautiful location
Villa Carlotta at Tremezzo is world renowned for its spectacular gardens
The mild climate on Lake Como allows citrus to be grown outside
Sunbaking at Villa Carlotta
It could not be anywhere else in the world but Venice
