22 April 2012. We arrived at ‘Bella Italia’ campsite on the outskirts of Peschiera del Garda, a half hour drive from Verona where we settled the van and walked into the town which proved to be very pretty with restored old quays buzzing with café life. This is by far the largest campsite we have ever stayed in with over 800 pitches. It is run surprisingly well and is equipped with ample facility blocks that are immaculately maintained and could not be cleaner. We are one row back from the Lake Garda shore. 23 April 2012. From our new campsite we walked into Peschiera del Garda from where we caught a bus into Verona. Where to begin…such a treat to see so many beautiful buildings with varied architecture from so many different periods.

We spent the entire afternoon strolling from one major site to another, enjoying the change in scenery from bustling streets and piazzas to the peaceful riverside walk. The Roman Arena made from pink marble is the third largest Roman amphitheatre in existence and is now used as Verona’s opera house.

Juliet’s balcony (according to popular myth) was a popular attraction with lots of people touching the right breast of her statue as doing so is supposed to bring a new lover. Needless to say Paul was dissuaded from trying it out!