We decided to have a more low-key day today. We were up and out at about 10:00 after the usual sumptuous breakfast in the hotel. Our first stop was to take the elevator to the top of one of the towers to get an overview of the city’s panorama.
The off-on bus took us to the church of saint Michele de Bosco, high on adjoining hill, then to MAMba, the modern art museum, where we saw the permanent collection, an unusual anime special exhibit and lovely paintings from a female artist from Oakland! We had time for lunch there too: their version of a Caesar salad was not what I expected but was tasty nonetheless. The dessert, which came as part of the formula menu, was delicious, and not too sweet.
On the way back to the hotel, we checked out a museum and another church as we managed to get lost on the way back. The winding streets invite exploration but don’t always take us where we want to go..
After a brief rest we set off again in search of a light meal and found the welcoming Osteria 015, the sister restaurant of the one we enjoyed last night. The plate of local meats and cheeses was wonderful, with unusually good freshly baked breads.
We washed it down with a Spritz Aperol with a hint of Campari, a bit different from what I had in Sicily. We chatted with nearby table companions from Oregon.
We change hotels tomorrow to join our tour group; we have one more day for our independent exploration of this mesmerizing city before we begin our tour. There is still so much to see and do, and roses to smell along the way!
I hope you’re enjoying our explorations and adventures.