Viva Verona and Venice

It was raining in Verona when I arrived in August for a five-day visit. The ancient cobblestones were slippery and water puddled in the streets. Arena di Verona, the amphitheater where I’d be attending opera, is an outdoor space with absolutely no shelter. Tickets are non-refundable. I started praying for dry weather.

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