My father and I have gone on "Opera" summer vacations in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009 (i think).
The main stop has always been Verona Italy to attend their Opera Festival in Arena Di Verona. It is quite an experience, eating dinner right next to the Arena, waiting for sunset, and then heading into the Arena for a performance of Aida, Il Travatore, or any other famous Operas with thousands of people from all over the world holding candles under the stars.
Each year we tack on a number of other Countries, usually but not always, with an Opera theme. I hope you enjoy the posts to follow.
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