Trip Day 1 Padua and Welcome Dinner

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 Beautiful weather today in Padua. 
Set up in our new digs at the Art Hotel Al Fagiano.  Pics at:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Xm3Q7V4zAsrdP9T6A

Took a walk through St. Anthony's basilica and said  hello to  Tony.  He's buried there and folks line up to put a hand on his tomb.  So far he hasn't complained so I guess he doesn't mind.  We could not see the relic of his tongue because they were fixing the floor and no  one could go  in  the tongue room.

Basilica St. Anthony

We just got back from the 3 hour Welcome Dinner so not much to add tonight.  Up at 7:30 for breakfast and then off to the sights.


Apirol Spritz tower.

Comments

Jim Sterzinger said…
The most amazing hotel room I have ever either seen or experienced.
May 13, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Debbie said…
What a hotel!!! And the sights!!
May 16, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Nancy K said…
Amazing hotel room. Hope you like blue!
May 27, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Kathy A. said…
Great sights. I enjoy the humor and history in the descriptions.
KA
May 30, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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