We finally got off the beaten path! We desperately needed refuge from crowds of people, ambulance sirens and cigarette smoke. Luckily Lake Garda was the perfect escape. This glacial lake is the biggest in Italy and we walked over 15 miles around it in one day! We concluded our massive walk with burrata pizza and then walked another 2 hours to our hotel. We ended up walking over 21 miles in total and both of us had a deep sense of achievement. I realize how sedentary my life at home gets whether I'm driving around in my car or just sitting on my phone, I'm not moving half as much as I have in the last month Since we've been traveling we've walked everywhere and, while it may make life slow down, it has been so rewarding to feel self sufficient.

We also explored the center of Verona which was of course very scenic. I would tell you how much we appreciated the old churches and the balcony of Juilet but really the highlight of Verona was Ryan's massive pretzel. It was huge and covered in cheese, fully fulfilling our carboholic needs.🥨🤎