Today’s Schedule
Another day of separate meanderings. No problem. Although I have been here before, would like Maggie and family to make their own discoveries.
Carol & I will continue to try and walk at least 5 miles per day – as verified by GPS I carry. Use the data to also match my photos at end of day. When I see photo, don’t need to wonder, just where was I?
My Observations
We again stop at front window of Osteria Pastella, just a short walk from hotel. The pasta chef today is making little ravioli, then filling with a pastry cone/bag she adds to little dough pouches. The shop has not opened for business, so no menu for the day is yet displayed.
http://www.osteriapastella.it/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/osteria-pastella-firenze
We continue a few blocks until we see a few classic Italian sports cars – Fiat, Alfa and Ferrari. All are bright red. What else would you expect?
What a thrill to just walk and look. No agenda. No timetable. Walk, look, stop. Then ponder a bit why? How? Maybe, how much?
We find an unusual snack shop. No person in attendance. All needed right there. Food. Drink. ATM. The Pasta Ciutta Caffe. Nice idea.
After hours of walking, head back to hotel. Find the Osteria open. The ravioli I find are filled with salmon. We get ourselves seated. Some cold refreshments. Red wine for Carol. A Pironi beer for me. The menu has a handful of separate sections. Some diners only order the “main” course. For us – go all the way. 1. Antipasti. 2. Zuppe 3. Primi Piatti 4. Secundi Piatti. 5. Dolce.
Some times there are even more selections: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_meal_structure
It is no wonder that you hear of the “meal” covering 2 hours or more of time. It is a time for talk and tasting, in an unhurried manner. Wow, do I miss that now that I’m back.
Photo 1 - See. Window shop for next meal – Osteria Pastella
Photo 2 - Do. Walk many miles – get tired and hungry.
Photo 3 - Eat. Great food. Ravioli with Salmon filling seasoned with sweet vermouth. Got to meet and thank the chef for an outstanding meal.
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