I'm going to report on Venice in stages because there's just too much to put into one newsletter. This edition about Cannaregio is the first in the series.
Lovely, and I can spot one that we went to on our last visit too. And yes, I always hate those people who insist they aren't tourists but are travellers or explorers or some such bollocks. Unless you are moving there to live, you are a tourist. Nothing wrong with being a tourist at all! 🥰
Lovely writing, and some great pics, all taking me back to what I think is my favourite neighbourhood in Venice. Quite a few places I knew, and a nice sprinkling of ones that I've never spotted/visited: all making me very much want to get back soon! You mention Aperol and Campari spritzes - have you tried Select? More character than Aperol, but not as assertive as Campari (which I love in a Negroni, but find a bit overwhelming in a spritz).
This is a fantastic list! & this phrase of yours! “I had tiny octopi the colour of ferric oxide (a particularly Venetian shade of red) on slices of grilled polenta and potato” is just gorgeous ♥️
Loved this piece! Thanks so much.
Thank you xx
Lovely, and I can spot one that we went to on our last visit too. And yes, I always hate those people who insist they aren't tourists but are travellers or explorers or some such bollocks. Unless you are moving there to live, you are a tourist. Nothing wrong with being a tourist at all! 🥰
Lovely writing, and some great pics, all taking me back to what I think is my favourite neighbourhood in Venice. Quite a few places I knew, and a nice sprinkling of ones that I've never spotted/visited: all making me very much want to get back soon! You mention Aperol and Campari spritzes - have you tried Select? More character than Aperol, but not as assertive as Campari (which I love in a Negroni, but find a bit overwhelming in a spritz).
Oh I haven't but i will now- thank you! It's my favourite neighbourhood too, along with Giudecca.
I agree wholeheartedly with the choice of Select in spritz, it is my go to when I find it available. And it is as Venetian as you can get!
Thank you for mentioning my new book! Cannaregio is one of my favourite areas in Venice too.
This is a fantastic list! & this phrase of yours! “I had tiny octopi the colour of ferric oxide (a particularly Venetian shade of red) on slices of grilled polenta and potato” is just gorgeous ♥️
Thank you! This is lovely to read x