My favorite sestiere (Venice is dividing into six districts called sestiere) has some great restaurants. Here’s a quick peek at the table one of Doug’s tours enjoyed there. Looks and sounds festive! Who’s ready for un bicchhiere di vino?
Monthly Archives: November 2013
San Michele
The view of San Michele from Fondamenta Nuove; the final resting place of Ezra Pound, Christian Doppler (as in the Doppler effect), and Igor Stravinsky among many others, the island is a mere stones throw from Cannaregio.
This is one of my favorite vaporetto stops; from here we hop rides to Torcello, Burano, and of course Murano.
Ponte Vecchio
The striking view from the Florentine landmark as shoppers and locals stroll about. Come see it with us!
San Marco from the Doge’s Palace Courtyard
Imagine Venice at the height of its power, being the most influential person there…and having this view in your backyard.
Murano Walk
A quick peek at what it looks like when you hop off the vaporetto and walk past some of the restaurants and glass shops that line the sidewalk and canal. As much as I love watching travel shows on TV and seeing canned professional shots executed from afar, these brief, more personal shots our clients captured are way more intimate and give you a better feel for what it’s really like.
Orsanmichele
Another peek into the genius of a Doug Sassi tour, and the wonders of Florence at night. Have a delicious meal at a family run restaurant that offers the the authentic Tuscan culinary experience, and then stroll around with Doug and see the romance and mystery Italy offers the nocturnal.
And thusly make room for some gelato.
Music at Night, Piazza della Signoria
I’ll have to ask Doug to fill in the rest of the Mark Twain reference he’s making here. 🙂
Imagine walking into this ancient place and being greeted by those dulcet tones. Lovely!
Fondamente Nuove
Doug, at 70, often walks fast enough in Italy to exhaust people half his age. We should all be so lucky to be that spry and healthy into our senior years (fear not, if you’re tired, he’ll give you time to rest…we’ve had clients into their 90s able to do our Italy tours). Here’s a quick peek at the Venice we love–away from the beaten path and onto the doorstep of the Jesuits (you can see their basilica in the backdrop on the right). One of my favorite corners of Venice, and where you can pick up a vaporetto to Murano, Torcello, and Burano.
Venice At Night
Doug’s latest tour group fell in love with a fantastic seafood restaurant not too far from here; their view after dinner.
Venice is magic.
Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige – Ca’ del Bosco
Any franciacorta fans?
FRANCIACORTA – Cuvée Prestige
Identity. A virtue found in the etymology of an ancient word: idem, or being the same. Cuvée Prestige, the essence of Franciacorta, Ca’ del Bosco style. A jewel created in 2007 from thirty year’s experience. Only the finest Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (15%) and Pinot Bianco (10%) grapes from 134 vineyards, vinified separately and skillfully blended with reserves of the finest vintages (at least 20%) go into the magical rite of Cuvée creation. It will take 28 months of refinement on yeasts before this wine is ready to express all its richness and identity. A classic, well-balanced Franciacorta, pleasantly fresh and crisp. Perfect for any occasion.
Via Ca del Bosco
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