Autumn Trip in Italy and Germany '12

fun eating pizza outdoors   

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.  A stay in Merano, Italy.  A beautiful town surrounded by mountains.  A river of clear water running over and around rocks, lovely arcades, markets, inviting cafes, great views.
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The sparkling river running through the centre of Merano.

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.Italian Brunch on the terrace.  Good friends, Prosecco and the vine tomatoes with good Mozzarella.  Perfect
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Piazza dei Signoria Vicenza

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.On to Vicenza, the city of Palladio where I lived for many years.  The fun of sitting here on the steps enjoying a Gelato, watching the passeggata, the video of the Opera Don Giovanni was made here, the one with Kiri Ti Kanawa.
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 A view of Vicenza

Outside Righetti's Restaurant with Michi

Favourie restaurant Da Gobbo, Altavilla.  Wonderful cooking and 

great family

 On to Augsburg, Germany.  On first day a bike ride over to 7 Tisch Wald with very good friends Gill and Wolfgang and a stop at the very friendly Gasthouse of course complete with Oom-Pa-Paa band.

Clear river in Fussen

 

Friedberg with old friends Nandl and Gisela in their excellent Gasthouse Der Zieglerbrau

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