We went to Sanremo to the market, but when we arrived it had been canceled as they expected bad weather.
The sky was blue, the day perfect in every way and the market was nevertheless canceled as it was decided the day before. Luckily for us, Sanremo is not that far away and the idea to enjoy the day still was on the agenda regardless of the market.
Usually, the market in Sanremo is every Tuesday a Saturday mornings until noonish.
The oldest street in Sanremo is in the old center, the winding streets go up and up. There were many houses on the street for sale. Some of the most interesting old doors. I wanted to buy the doors. But that wasn't going to happen.
The colorful facades never disappoint.
Many of the shopkeepers spoke French, so I was grateful for as my Italian consist of food words and words that sound like French ones. As Sacha said last Christmas when we were in Sicily, "I speak food word Italian."
Even though the Italian border is two hours away and some, it feels like an entirely new world once over the border. A mini vacation, I love being in Italy.
When in Italy espressos or hot chocolates are part of the experience, part of being part of Italy. It feels like if you can stand up at the bar order an espresso, say "Ciao" a few times, and walk arm in arm with someone then Italy gets into the blood and soaks the heart.
Unfortunately, as I cannot have caffeine because it brings on a migraine I had to skip the espresso and hot chocolate part. So I had a savory tart-like thing for breakfast that had rice and vegetables tucked into a fine pastry: one Italian food word I do not know. I guess I have to go back.
Our friend Gina, who often comes and stays in the House Next Door, went with us to Sanremo as she is Italian I thought maybe she might have a few Italian words in her, mais non she knew a few more words other than food words. It is a good thing we like to eat. We wanted to have lunch in small family owned place that looked like old Italy, we found one:
I Mulattieri, Via Palma, 11
It was all of the above, old fashion, red-checked tablecloths, inexpensive and good.
A pre-Christmas cheer!
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The other day I posted a photo of some antique lace ornaments. A few of you asked where I found them. My friend Corinne makes and sells them. For more information check out her website at
http://baucisetphilemon.canalblog.com/
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