tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post3716161805615035744..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: VERONA 2017: Piazza Erbe and the House of Juliet Ginnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-5176983649060393592017-05-26T09:43:19.182+02:002017-05-26T09:43:19.182+02:00My understanding, Ted, is that there were two warr...My understanding, Ted, is that there were two warring families in the Verona area, similar to the ones in R&J, and therefore the perfect place for this Shakespeare play to find its legendary roots. It's fun to imagine how this came to be...similar to the King Arthur birthplace in Tintagel, Cornwall!<br /><br />Sometimes the best places to see are those in our own backyard, so please know that Astrid and I will NOT need to travel far to find great interest in your neck of the woods. We can hardly wait.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-23274776098679287412017-05-26T09:37:45.947+02:002017-05-26T09:37:45.947+02:00First off, I have to ask if there is any historic ...First off, I have to ask if there is any historic connection between the Juliet House and the Montagues or Capulets or whichever Juliet was. What an admission for an English teacher, but i only taught R&J once.<br /><br />Your tour through Italy makes me think that you will be seeking to explore every New England hamlet in our region, and there are many that still feel to varying degrees like 19th century New England. The great problem is in getting into houses of worship. Except on Sunday it can be hard to find people in these tiny places. The most remote in our immediate area is Winchester. It feels to me like Brigadoon, but most times when I go through it feels locked up tight, everyone behind their curtains or out on errands. I’ll have to see if our local book store has a guide that will offer more than the standard CT historical marker. Those are pretty good, but offer no more than the basic facts.<br /><br />Places like Litchfield are much easier.<br />Ted Rothhttp://rothphotos.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-49104595410326135562017-05-18T09:56:49.013+02:002017-05-18T09:56:49.013+02:00Exactly, Maria. Exactly! :)Exactly, Maria. Exactly! :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-55060487382003214082017-05-18T09:56:08.857+02:002017-05-18T09:56:08.857+02:00Cemeteries and rooftops. We're on the same pa...Cemeteries and rooftops. We're on the same page, Robin. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-74626258463627732302017-05-18T09:55:04.028+02:002017-05-18T09:55:04.028+02:00Architecture is what Europe is all about for me, E...Architecture is what Europe is all about for me, Elaine, also coming from a young country. It still blows my mind. I don't think I could ever take it for granted!<br /><br />Astrid and I were both totally surprised to find this legendary place in Verona. Who knows how much is based on reality (when you Google it, you hear about a similar story to Shakespeare's). It's fun, isn't it!<br /><br />And now you know that we are back from our Cornwall trip!!!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-28317660948233993132017-05-18T09:51:06.122+02:002017-05-18T09:51:06.122+02:00It surprised us to find this place, Marie, not kno...It surprised us to find this place, Marie, not knowing Verona held this legendary treasure. We loved the statue of Juliet but Romeo was nowhere to be found, I'm afraid. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-87867188450385206262017-05-18T09:49:11.546+02:002017-05-18T09:49:11.546+02:00Who knew there could be so much tourist attention ...Who knew there could be so much tourist attention to this legendary spot! It was a fun surprise, even if we didn't totally enter into the "rituals" of the place. A great memory, indeed!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-33791865468903987542017-05-18T09:46:13.552+02:002017-05-18T09:46:13.552+02:00I like that thought, Marie. You may be right!I like that thought, Marie. You may be right!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-26570850071758347642017-05-15T06:41:26.957+02:002017-05-15T06:41:26.957+02:00Just so beautiful. Even if I wasn't the Romeo...Just so beautiful. Even if I wasn't the Romeo and Juliet type I'd really want to see that too.Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-90922424185218249432017-05-14T16:43:09.532+02:002017-05-14T16:43:09.532+02:00Your post just reminded me how much I loved the ro...Your post just reminded me how much I loved the rooftops of Venice! Enjoy your "mini" trip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-38759716627535098112017-05-12T10:25:20.868+02:002017-05-12T10:25:20.868+02:00wow at all the ornate architecture! it made me wo...wow at all the ornate architecture! it made me wonder if the people were better or worse for all the old buildings, that no doubt carry the spirits of the Roman Empire to this day... sometimes i'm glad i live in a young country!<br /><br />i must say that the thing that strummed my heart strings the most was Juliette's balcony!! it shocked me and made me wonder suddenly if Shakespeare wrote non-fiction haha<br /><br />have fun on your trip, it took me three blog posts to figure out how long you would be gone fore lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-71698535588475430952017-05-12T05:40:47.047+02:002017-05-12T05:40:47.047+02:00Beautiful and interesting series Ginnie. I love Ju...Beautiful and interesting series Ginnie. I love Juliet's balcony that I visited in 1976... I hope you meet Juliet and Romeo???Marie Le Correhttp://marielecorre-photography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-37099210974994398102017-05-11T21:12:57.690+02:002017-05-11T21:12:57.690+02:00Verona is such a wonderful place. I never knew tha...Verona is such a wonderful place. I never knew that there would be such a circus around 'the balcony'... it was fun to see however a little too many people to my liking...<br />We saw some wonderful things and I love how you put all the impressions in the collages. The view from the tower was wonderful. A great memory to keep IHVJ.Astridhttp://www.picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-31379565255067140562017-05-11T15:04:23.936+02:002017-05-11T15:04:23.936+02:00Such beautiful ornamentation in those old cities. ...Such beautiful ornamentation in those old cities. No wonder the people spend so much time in the streets.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.com