Monthly Archive: August 2009

Seaside in Caorle

Gazing out at the gray skies, I checked the weather forecast. With a prediction of only mostly cloudy skies, we headed off to the beach in Caorle (pronounced Kah-orh-lay). Avoiding the autostrada and tollways, we took a ride along the road with the river snaking alongside. Boats were moored all up and down the river. …

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Basilica di Sant Antonio of Padua

Each year, thousands of people crowd the deep marble bas-reliefs to place their hands on the Tomba di Sant’Antonio (Tomb of Saint Anthony) with framed requests, thanks, and prayers. While we made our trip to Padua (Padova) in search of Ikea for some much needed household items, we couldn’t resist a trip to the famed …

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How to Spend a Day at Lake Bled

Lake Bled is a glacial lake in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. The lake surrounds Bled Island, the only natural island in Slovenia. The island has several buildings, the main one being the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary built in the 15th century. The church has a 52-metre tower and there is …

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