We were just hangin’ at Rialto today, touring the market in the company of our local Cesarine, prior to a lovely home-cooked meal at her home. When who crossed our path but a tall guy with a voice we’ve heard for years…Mr. Rick himself. We were deep in conversation with our hostess so we didn’t try to interrupt his day, but it was a thrill to see him out and about in Europe once again.
The Cesarine experience was fabulous. She watched us at the market to see what grabbed our attention, then made sure to get some and prepare it for us in addition to the planned meal. Five delicious courses, a unique Prosecco from a friend’s vineyard, and great stories about her life in Venice. A highlight of our trip, and an experience I’ve wanted to try for years.
For me, the best part is having my oldest friends from Canada finally able to visit me, their first trip to Italy. Seeing their eyes widen when they taste local foods is making me very happy.