Ravenna Mosaic from the Basilica di Sant Vitale, Photo by Frank Wouters at https://www.flickr.com/photos/frank-wouters/3116265276
Dear Readers, we will shortly be heading off for my first overseas trip since I broke my leg – we’re going to Ravenna in Italy for a few days. It was the capital of the Western Roman Empire, and has been ruled by Goths, Byzantines and Venetians, but for me the mosaics are the main pull – I doubt that they’ve ever been bettered, and I suspect I’ll come home with an urge to mosaic the bathroom/kitchen/my husband if he stands still long enough. We’re on a tour, so my main concern is being able to keep up with the pace. However, if I have to sit in a café somewhere to have a rest and watch the world go by it won’t be a disaster. It’s one of those situations where if I don’t go, I won’t know, so I am putting on my Big Girl Pants and heading off.
I hope to be able to do a bit of blogging while I’m away, but if you don’t hear from me, don’t worry! I’ll be up to my ears in pasta and tiramisu.
Wishing you both a good time!
Have a lovely time but remember to keep the stylish shoes for sitting down and looking elegant, maybe you could carry a pair in a rucksack. We were on a tour of France once and one couple often chose to stop at a cafe rather than race to the top of the hill top town or walk round all the old walls. They enjoyed more people watching and had different experiences to share, so we all benefitted.
I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Buon viaggio!