We are on Day 2 of our La Dolce Vita cruise. I am writing from an internet cafe after biking 8 kilometres on
the Lido.
There are 2 couples on board with us . . . Tom and Dee and Bud and Kay. All are well travelled and loads of
fun! Tom and Dee biked over with us this afternoon to the Villa Laguna…..We managed to make the ride in
less than 90 minutes, so we have stopped for a gelato (ice cream) and to send emails. We will rendezous with
La Dolce Vita in 90 minutes when they pull into the dock in front of the Villa.
Observations so far . . . the crew is fantastic and the food is unbelievably great! Captain GianPaulo, Chef
Massimiliano, and Leonardo, who handles everything else!
We arrived on Sunday afternoon and were driven to the barge, which was in the middle of the Brenta River
surrounded by gloriously decorated boats which were taking part in the local regatta. Many of the passengers
in the boats were dressed in period costumes from the 1800s, and their oarsmen were pressing hard to get the
most applause from the crowds that lined the river. Boat after boat passed us, with much waving and shouting.
A thrilling event!
As I mentioned, the food is out of this world. Last night we were treated to a seafood dinner of mussels, clam
risotto, and a whitefish plate. Dessert was an awesome blueberry mousse. The wines that were selected were
agreeable to all, and we turned in early after this exciting day.
Tonight we will be dining at the Villa Laguna, and will head out tomorrow for another adventure!
More later . . . .
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