Showing posts with label venice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label venice. Show all posts

Monday, April 29, 2019

Day 5, Venice

An early start today. Train ride to Venice.



Preparing for the day.


Walked all day! IN THE POURING RAIN! Thanks Barb for your newspaper trick. Dries shoes perfectly!

photo by Flo 
Thanks Flo for your pictures!
I took this in the morning before the downpour!
Excellent almond paste treats in the Jewish Ghetto.
Thanks Julia for taking us there.
We did have a rainbow at the end of the day!


We had a nice dinner with Valpolicella Ripasso wine at home with the group.






Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Verona Textile Trip

My post cards for the next Verona textile trip are out !!



I am really excited about it. It's going to be great!

Here are a few testimonials from past trips:

The Verona trip was amazing and I owe that all to you. Your
knowledge brought it to life and your passion was infectious. It was such a treat to meet all your friends, please say hi to Carla and Danny and also the lady who shared her quilts with us. Thank you, thank you. (B.H. Verona 2015)



Verona and the Adige River


I enjoyed the variety and quality of all the activities. The Verona trip ranks among the best trips I’ve ever taken. The places we visited, the exhibitions in historical venues (Verona Tessile event), the hands-on activities and the people I met will be in my memory forever. The Verona trip was an excellent and unforgettable trip and, in my opinion, the best way to experience Verona. Thank you, Sandra (Verona 2013)


Verona and the Adige River

The trip exceeded my expectations. It was a wonderful combination of exploring two lovely, historical cities (Venice, Verona) combined with seeing the works of other fibre artists and hands on learning experiences. (Verona 2013)


Day in Venice


The accommodations also exceeded my expectations. The apartment was well located to everything, clean and very comfortable. I can honestly say that in all my travels, I have never slept on a more comfortable bed and the pillows were perfect. I very much enjoyed having (some) meals catered there. Bringing the group together to share experiences and thoughts over delicious prepared food in the local cuisine was one of the many highlights. (Verona 2013)


The Arena in Verona


What did you like doing the best?!

I don’t even think I can answer that! The trip to Venice, the winery lunch, the amazing quilts in the most beautiful venues, the workshops were great as I don’t tend to take many and I can see what I am missing(!), the camaraderie among the group, just walking around by myself in Verona and the food not to mention the wine. For me personally I thought it was the right mix of sewing and other activities. Did this trip meet my expectations? Yes and more! (K.O. Verona 2011)


vineyards in the Valpolicella


If you are interested click here for images of past trips and more details.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Venice All Day- Day 3

We made it down to the train station by bus before they closed the streets for the marathon!

Venice

Off to Venice for the day!


Perfect weather too!


Exploring. Being inspired. Seeing beautiful colours...

Burano

...and letting all that stuff get into our heads.


We worried when a few got separated...


but we all arrived at the train station on time


to return to Verona for a nice dinner together.