Hello @tonys ,

Thank you for putting me into the "smart" category. That could start another whole lengthy conversation. What determines "smart" laugh?

In answer to how many on here at what time .......I do know that the very front page, when you click on forums and then sign straight in has what appear to be daily statistics of visitors, members and other data. As to how many at one time......Hmmm thousands would not come close possibly. The time of day would impact that as well as day of week. It does list a few people on line but that seems to be far too minimal to be realistic. You could always ask in the feedback section. Not even sure where that is these days.  I prefer to stay put here.

Number of people.....short answer.....How about "lots".

How are you healing now and have you  been moved to a closer hospital yet?

Great that you have your music and good morning friends to keep you occupied. Chat is not me. As you  can see.   Compositions!

No,  we did not visit the larger cities other than Venice, so did not get to see the Colosseum. Hired a car and drove everywhere so visited smaller cities and mountain goat country in Northern Italy.

We did most of the top of the Northern Italy as well as other countries. Visited some stunning places.

The gps was useless in the goat mountains so we had some very close escapes on narrow winding roads built for one horse and cart. Driving up and down mountains passing the same scenery. Views stunning.

  Heart rate extremely high as we would turn a bend and then sheer drop on the right with  a car coming in opposite direction. Impossible to turn around.

We brought home many laughs and close to tears. My minimal italian language which did multiply, helped...At the same time, once they heard me speak a little ...they would not stop... so consequently were not listening to me either!. Interesting food and drinks arrived.

We visited 6 or 7 countries and can write more if you are interested.

Not everyone wants to read about the travels of others I realise.

 

 

 

Verona

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Arena is the Roman amphitheater in Verona. It was built in the first century AD to watch the fights of gladiators. It is the third Roman amphitheater for size among those still existing and is used in summer for opera, concerts and events. It is the monument that most represents the city.

Just the ruins of part outside are left and is used to this day.  The opera props and trailers were parked in the huge piazza as they move the opera pieces around Europe. Many photographs taken.

 

A long trip over a long period as this will probably be the last time that we get to Europe. Well worth it. We don't like cruises or organised tours so we researched and visited what we found. Always way way more to see of course. That is why so many people keep on going back. If you live in the Uk or other parts of Europe is so much cheaper and less exhausting.

 

I could live in Europe for six months of the year and Australia six months if I had zillions of dollars.

 

I know that you travelled when you were younger and would have many stories and memories that you hold dear.

 

No more history for today.

I don't know your main haunt on here so for me it is easier for you to write to you from here.

 

Stay safe and keep on rehabilitating as boring as it is. There will come a time when you will look back and be so thankful that you did.

 

One friend to another

Sophia

 

External image showing piazza and a small part of city.