We arrived in Genova, Italy on Friday evening, July 17 along with one of my college roommates, Melanie Horst and her husband Joe. (Happy Anniversary Amy & Kent, and also Sharon & Steve!) Why Genova you ask? Well, we used it as a “home base” to get to a fossil that was actually in the small coastal city of Ventimiglia on Monday. If you are ever headed to the Italian coast, Genova is not so much of a destination. It turns out that many tourists use Genova to either access smaller costal cities, like we were, or to take a cruise. Genova is still one of the most important ports in Italy, and not just for crusies, but also for shipping and other everyday commerce. This means that, while it does have some site-seeing, and a historical center of town, it is an average work-a-day Italian city. It’s still awfully pretty for an “average Joe” Italian coastal city isn’t it.
Our hotel in Genova was the nicest we’ve had on the trip, and I’m not sure it will be surpassed. The interior was modern and chic, and was one of only a few hotels where we had air conditioning. We also had a great bed with our choice of pillow firmness!
As far as big sites go, there isn't much to report. We toured the historical light house, and a palace during our stay. This part of the trip was more about getting caught up with good friends, goofing around, and enjoying the general splendor of an old city with more history than the United States of America.
The part of Italy that I enjoy the most is the food! My favorite meal in Genova was on our second day. We ate dinner outside at a cafe on the water. Not only was it beautiful, but the seafood was great! Mel and I both ordered a big bowl of muscels pictured here. They were as delicious as they were beautiful!
No comments:
Post a Comment