The day after we got home from our weekend trip into the Dolomites, I traveled to nearby Verona with our friends, Rich and Andrea Garner. Rich was especially excited to see the Arena di Verona, a large colosseum similar to the one in Rome, but this is a smaller and even older version! We made a plan where I would drop them off near the Arena and they could wander and enjoy on their own for a bit, while I drove myself over to the mall, about 10 minutes away (tee hee).  I have already visited the Arena twice, and have been to Verona a few other times, as well. So, I preferred to do a little shopping this time instead. As I dropped them off on the busy street and watched them walk away, I felt a little bit like a mom, ha ha. It was a feeling of pride, mixed with a little bit of worry as I drove away. (What if something happens and we can't get ahold of each other?) I had taught them how to use the crosswalks, and yes, I know it sounds weird to say that, but there is a lot of structure...