Verona with Juliet

While Verona isn't that sure about the location of Romeo's house, they know this was one of the Houses of Capulette.  The balcony in the picture is thought to be that of Juliet.  The Capulettes were apparently old money and had connections.  The Montecchi (Montigues) were nouvo riche.  So goes the tale of woe.

Visitors can supposedly have luck in love by touching the breast of Juliet's statue.  We observed several of the visiting men taking liberties to humor the crowd.  I didn't partake.  Forty-three years with Vicky, I am not screwing that up now!

Many visitors also leave letters to Juliet; all of which are purportedly answered.

We also visited her tomb.  Since she allegedly committed suicide, she wasn't allowed to be buried within the city walls.  Many people have made a pilgrimage here to visit her tomb.  Besides us, notables include Charles Dickens and Lord Byron.  Just kidding about us.  The City of Ninbo, China made a donation of a statue in white marble of Liang Zhu and Cino.

Such a tragic tale!  Can't we all just get along?