the (new) endomobile

[endo]

@Daniel-San that‘s the Razzouk family, doing tattoos for pilgrims in Jerusalem sice 1300 A.D. That’s where I got my first tat, and all the motivs on my arms are either from there or from Loreto.

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We are now parked for the night in San Marino, which we plan to explore tomorrow.

But that’s enough posting for today. Mrs. E made wonderful pasta, and we have some lovely red wine. Phone off.

[endo]

Today's program included San Marino, one of the six European microstates. Unusual for us today, but a reminder that nation-statehood is only about 200 years old.

Aside from its picturesque location on the hills of the Marche region sloping down to the Adriatic, it's a pretty shithole, full of the usual touristy Chinese souvenir junk.

We took the cable car up and walked around a bit.

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It might be a little embarrassing, but I'm collecting country points. This was the 69th country (UN+) I've visited so far.

So I got myself a stamp for my passport.

In the afternoon we drove a little further north and are now near Padua, where we will stay for the next few days to visit Venice and Padua itself.

[Chap]

@endo said in the (new) endomobile:

It might be a little embarrassing, but I'm collecting country points. This was the 69th country (UN+) I've visited so far.

So I got myself a stamp for my passport.

In the afternoon we drove a little further north and are now near Padua, where we will stay for the next few days to visit Venice and Padua itself.

Really like that idea. 69 is an incredible number. I think I am be between 15 and 20.

[Twistlock]

@endo, looks like an awesome journey, thanks for sharing! And a belated Happy Birthday to Mrs E!

[Matt]

@endo why r your shoes off?

[Denman John]

@endo Travel tattoos are the best!

[endo]

@Matt said in the (new) endomobile:

@endo why r your shoes off?

I was wearing Birks.

[Giles]

@endo said in the (new) endomobile:

It might be a little embarrassing, but I'm collecting country points.

Yes, it is. But I wish I had started doing it when I was young.

British Airways have a thing called flightpath, and I just had a look at what I have done with them since 2000....

I'll have visited a few other countries with other airlines (many with partner airlines), but I suspect I am nowhere near 69.

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First day of our two-day excursion to Venice. Today we simply wandered around this pompous, yet decaying and unique city.

In the evening, we went to a performance of 'La Traviata' in an old palazzo, performed in different rooms. Just three singers accompanied by piano, violin, and cello. Truly beautiful.

And of course, later we ate delicious food.

[endo]

It's a bit creepy here. I kept looking out for a child in a red raincoat.

[Tago Mago]

You could also go looking for a knight‘s tomb in the catacombs

[ARNC]

@endo that sounds amazing. I’m trying to work out how Traviata would work with only three singers. I guess you’d need a soprano, a tenor and a bass-baritone, but perhaps that’s completely wrong.

I also think anyone who’s unmoved by the final act is not quite human. I’m sure you will have passed the test!

[ROman]

@endo looks beautiful in all ways.

[endo]

@ARNC said in the (new) endomobile:

I guess you’d need a soprano, a tenor and a bass-baritone

exactly, they had Violetta and Alfredo, of course, and Giorgio Germont, Alfredos father.

[endo]

and @ARNC during Traviata, no eye will remain dry, of course!

[endo]

We spent day two in Venice at the Biennale, a cultural exhibition with an amazing history dating back to the 19th century. All kinds of exhibits (paintings, sculptures, performances, installations, ect), from various countries. I found some moving, some funny, but some things were also beyond my reach. Nevertheless, a lovely day.

Here are a few of my favorites.

Back in the bus at the end. That's where it's most beautiful.

My personal Vermeer, if you will.

[SKT]

@endo thanks for sharing this…loving your trip

[Aetas]

Love every station of your journey @endo