Genova

We made it to Genova today around 4 pm. Without a map, reservations, any clue at all, we headed out in the city looking for an information booth or something. We found nothing. Finally we stopped at a magazine stand and purchased a map, sat down for a cappuccino and beer to figure what to do next. After reviewing the map, we figured nothing out. Not worried, we ended up at an internet cafe to search the web for a place to stay. FOUND One. Only one basically. It was only a block or two away from where we were so we lugged our bags that direction. It said Bed and Breakfast. Passing the entrance once, we rang the bell and were let into a hallway that looked like it was filmed in The Saint. A gentleman met us at his doorway and we asked if he had any available rooms. He let us in not sure if he did. He called his wife and she ran home as soon as she could to prepare our room. I have to admit I was a little freaked out. We were totally out of character choosing a B & B...in Italy no less, but what a way to get a feel for the culture, head first.

In the end, Francesco and Parla are a super nice couple that have 4 rooms in their home. They were a huge help and even called the restaurant they suggested to us before we got there so that they had an English speaking server ready for us. Not necessary normally, but this restaurant would have been super difficult to order at being a veggie. What was totally NOT necessary was the fact that they changed the music in the restaurant to "what the American's listen to". It was the radio, but during dinner it played Eminem and Green Day. Weird. Dinner was so great. Genova is where pesto was first created and it was delicious. We had antipasta, mozzarella buffalo and fresh tomatoes. All was yummy!

During dinner we decided to plan the rest of the trip so we weren't running around the cities without a plan. We are now set and can relax a little more. We both can't wait to get out of the large cities. We plan to stay here again tomorrow and then head to a very village.

Thanks for tuning in!

Ciao, Kate