Our first stop in Western Europe is Venice, Italy. Although the magic and romance of its famous canals, bridges and narrow alleyways is well-known, a way for tourists to roam its streets without getting lost is not.
We learn quickly and take joy in re-orienting ourselves by finding the nearest bar or restaurant serving cicchetti, the local style of small-plate eating. Cicchetti features a choose-your-own rhythm and pace, equivalent to that of Spanish tapas. Offers run the food pyramid from grilled vegetables and marinated olives to cheeses and prosciutto. Order a few plates and wash them down with some Italian wine and you’ll likely wax reflective on the day’s events as you decide where to go next for gelato.
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