The one thing that would influence my decisions around the route between Rome and Venice, was music. And when you get to go to Italy, it would be really silly not to see an opera. And yes, we both actually enjoy classical music, so it would not be torture of any kind.
The first choice, of course, was La Scala, in Milan. And the Arena di Verona looks exquisite. Not to mention the fact that their 2010 season includes La Traviata and Aida! Then there is the Teatro le Fenice - in Venice of course. Except that the opera season in Italy seems to come to a grinding halt round about the end of August. So very quickly I lost all hope of getting to see a true Italian opera. I also tried some good rock stuff. Or any legendary artist. And I did find one. Leonard Cohen! He will be performing in Florence on the evening of the 1st. We land in Rome on the 1st. And sure, a high speed train ride to Florence takes about 90 minutes. So let's go then...? Well - I eventually gave up that idea as well. After travelling for almost 24 hours, I just did not think that it would be worth the risk of finding our way to Florence in time for the concert. So, for now, I figured that the Classical music bits would be best left for just that - a Classical Music tour.
The only other question was, should we venture South at all. And yes, everyone would probably advise that Napoli and Sorrento can not possibly be missed. Hmmm - would have to disappoint you then. We've decided that the Cinque Terre would be equally beautiful.
So - from Rome, we will head North to Tuscany. Our accommodation is on a farm just outside San Gimignano.
http://www.poggioaicieli.it/azienda-uk.html
And as luck may have it, on the day we arrive there, there will be some sort of a Wine festival in San Gimignano. Of course we first need to somehow find our rental car, and then navigate ourselves out of Rome!
But the even cooler prospect is the Horse Joust in Arezzo the next day! Let's hope we get to see some of that!
http://www.giostradelsaracino.arezzo.it/
But for now - it feels like one of those curve balls hit me between the eyes today. So best I get some sleep.
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