Trieste

Last weekend involved another trip on the train. This time we went to Trieste, an ancient town on the beach on the very east side of Italy. You can actually see Slovenia from points in the town. The town has a very Eastern European feel and is supposed to be heavily influenced by Hungary. Regardless, it was a cool place. There are a couple of castles housed there. My favorite was Miramare and out of all of the palaces we have visited since moving here, that is where I would want to live:)

Some other noteworthy events:

1. We almost lost Kwame at a bus stop. He tried to help this exceptionally drunk man who had fallen over (don't worry, it was at least 2pm) and the bus doors closed. Luckily, the driver was nice enough to let him on after we banged on the door!

2. The topless beaches in Italy. First of all, the "beach" part does not really exist. Everyone lounges on concrete near the road. Then you have to crawl down 20 feet of rock or hope that you are sitting near stairs to get to the water. However, the ocean looked heavenly! I want to come back and spend the weekend in Trieste at one of the little beach hotels. Now back to the topless part. Most beaches in Italy are topless. Most women at this beach were covered. Kwame pointed out to Tommy on the phone the other night that it was awful because all of the women that you did not want to see topless were the only ones partaking in the tradition. Oh well!



Trieste's Grand Canal



San Giorgio Castle



Trieste from the castle grounds



Miramare