Dave & Meredith's Travel Blog

I think that “The Dolomites” sounds like it could have been the title for a bad Hanna-Barbera cartoon from the 1970s.  The Dolomites are a band of crime-fighting heroes.  There’s a strong man, a hot woman, a not-so-ambiguously gay teenage boy, and some mascotty-type animal that speaks gibberish, but all the Dolomites can understand what […]

The doctor in Merano took my plaster cast off for good!  It’s been replaced by an air cast that I only wear during the day with a sneaker.  I’ll need to wear it for four weeks.  But, I’m quite happy hobbling around, and I’ve already ditched my crutches for most walking situations. BTW, my left […]

Here is the view from our apartment in Merano:   – Meredith

Venice has been praised and put down by so many people.  I think it’s the kind of place you have to experience yourself and make up your own mind. The Cons It’s touristy, expensive, and it’s hard to find a good meal at a remotely reasonable price. The Pros It’s beautiful, over-the-top, and fun to […]