My god…wow!! It has been a long held desire to get myself to Ravenna to see those mosaics. 6 World Heritage sites…and there’s more!!
It was absolutely amazing. I just can’t imagine why Ravenna is not a bigger tourist centre, it is truly amazing. The only thing I can think of is Aachen that Ham, Az and I went to a few years ago. That was magic too but there are so many more mosaics here.
Anyway I just loved it. It makes up for all the lonely periods and tough times when you can see the worlds most wonderful sights at your doorstep.
I got up and got going nice and early, on the train before 9 and this time there was a train!! It was quite a tiring day as I scooted from one site/sight to another. As always when I hit the tourist trail, I sit down in the middle of the day and consume a huge lunch. Ravioli with just butter and sage is to die for. Ang I want you here doing a pasta making course. The pasta is totally different to the stuff we eat. It is so fresh and divine. Lots of walking going from one amazing venue to the next so by the time I got back on the train I was mildly exhausted.
This seems such a short post for such an amazing day but really that is what it was just being blown away by churches and baptistries covered in the most amazing green, blue and gold mosaics that almost move before your eyes. It is extraordinary. I also went to Dante’s Tomb (pretty special when you think of the mighty man) and probably only saw half of what I could have seen given the limited time but I did tick off all the WH sites.
Just had some tea and ready to settle down for the last 2 episodes of Game of Thrones….OMG the end of the last episode left me in a state of agitation. I just love this and will be upset when I no longer have it!!
A quiet weekend ahead I think. The hole in my shoe is getting bigger si I might have to do some practical shopping.