2024 DAD AND B TRIP TO ITALY!-SF to Venice

1.  2024 Dad and B ITALY TRIP!

• Took off from SFO and had a beautiful trip to Paris despite some turbulence during meal service. I was holding onto to my silverware and water glass so they didn’t fly away.  Mom would not have enjoyed! 

 I watched the Bob Marley biopic and Amsterdam...so no time to sleep! Haha.  It was pouring in Paris when we landed but cleared up by our arrival in Venice with some cool weather and scattered clouds.  

Our Hotel Moresco is right along the canals in Venice! What a city ...117 small islands all separated by canals...which makes for lots of little bridges- up and over the intricate waterways.  

Had dinner outside in the cool breeze night one, just around the corner from the Hotel.  Dad was happy to see a classic Italian Caprese Salad on the menu! And tiramisu for dessert! 

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SFO-Paris-Venice

Sitting room in Hotel, Venice

Caprese 1

 

Cafe Florian since 1720!  Macarons for lunch-espresso!

Loving the gondolas and getting lost through winding canals

            San Marco Plaza Cafe Florian on the right

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DAY 1 Venice! 

First day in Venice I woke up late and missed breakfast! I could have slept much longer but we went out exploring and headed towards San Marco over lots of bridges.  The weather is overcast and perfect.  We took hotel umbrellas but didn’t have to use them all day!  First stop was Caffe Florian-one of the oldest cafes around since 1720!   I got macarons and espresso for lunch and Dad had a caprese sandwich!   Perfecto! There was a band in the plaza serenading us with classical music.  So picturesque and festive, with many tourists and people, people-watching.   There is no using gps among the canals, you just have to kind of find your way through the small tunnels, pathways and bridges.   Lots of wandering and cafe hopping today! A perfect afternoon with Papa! Grazi!

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Perfect cloudy weather for us fair Barrons walking around! Cloudy with a chance of Gelato!

Just in case you are still hungry between lunch and dinner-Ciccheti Hour at the Hotel! (Cicchetti means small quantity) Eating a lot of small quantities today!

Winning Caprese

Dinner Night 2 in Venice was at a sweet family restaurant named Regina’s corner.  I made the reservation under Barry Bonds, and I think that was confusing.   Anyways, it was an another amazing dinner.  With one of the best Brushetta I ever had.   Dad said this place won the Caprese Salad contest by far.  Homemade burrata, was outstanding.   And dessert tonight was macerated wild strawberries with aged balsamic and pepper... I could eat this everyday.  Wild strawberries were so tiny but full of flavor! Goodnight and Buona note!

(  Sorry this is scattered and all over the place...it’s late again and getting used to using this Blog again.)

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