Here’s a cozy restaurant within the Diocletian Palace walls, so small there wasn’t enough room for an expresso machine! Instead, the space was filled with wonderful aromas and fine cooking. The sweetbreads were deliciously tender.
A visit to the Jewish Synagogue helped balance the Catholic Cathedrals seen. Lunch next door at Ruth’s Kosher Vegetarian restaurant was a delightful twist.
Yum…Canadian traveler.
Good things are worth repeating as I returned to last night’s restaurant gem. Like Batman and Robin, Luca and Enrico sang “Go Johnny Go,” as they worked in tandem filling orders. As my choice, I ordered their favorite sandwich. This started an avalanche of the chief’s favorites sandwichs being ordered. Mangia! Mangia!
Follow your nose for good food. Don’t rely on the popularity of a restaurant. Good food has aroma that excites the taste buds. Passing a woman on the street, I could smell her sandwich. This became a trail of good smells that lead me to All’Anyico Vinaio. The shop had a line of people, all waiting to order the hugest and tastiest sandwiches, blocking the street. I could only manage eating half my $6 incredible sandwich. Glass of wine, $3.50.
A few hours of walking in the drizzle were exchanged with time spent with an Italian family. Though my room was luxurious, I chose to spend the time with the family in their home relaxing by the fireplace stove. An added bonus was a cooking lesson and the recipe for excellent the tart.
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September 30, 2015 Day 23
Caminno Day 12
Gubbio
18 1/2 miles
Total ascent 2,972 and descent 3,386 feet
8 hours
45-55 degrees
Tomorrow I walk half stage while others walk the full stage. I will be breaking the cycle of these lovely people, a hard task to do. On the Cammino, new friends fill the void. It’s a growing proposition.
Fixed price four course meal 20 euros… $24
Lunch for one in surienity and with gourmet pizza.
Hot chocolate break. The drink was so thick and rich it tasted like liquid Pot Au Chocolate. The cafe had a wonderful collection of expresso pots. Italian have such a sense of design.
Linda Scandore 