One night in Trieste

So full of life.
Such a contrast to the cycle / sightseeing / Early dinner / good night sleep that we enjoyed in Slovenia. Little bit of decadent bar hopping going on here.

Friday on a day trip by bus we came over from Muggia which was mostly shut because of wind and rain. Back again today via the ferry under a clearing sky. The town is heaving. We are between October Fest and Barcolana Regatta (largest global regatta), there is still plenty of beer, and there are heaps of boats and sailors. Beautiful spectacle on the Adriatic.

We see 2 huge cruise ships in town. Plus an impounded Russian $530M Super Yacht. An obscene thing. The yacht that is not so much the cruise ships - although it’s funny to see long lines of cruise people marching behind a flag carrying guide as they quickly check off the towns “sights” of which there are many.
https://www.intrieste.com/2022/03/12/italy-seiz…
(Thanks Il Picolo for the photo)

We hunt down some live music. A corner pub with family vibe has LOUD fun music and great table snacks. In Plaza del Ponterosso a big stage is hosting the Italian language band Subsonica. We find a table in a café on Canal Grande Trieste with a view of the stage and Regina’s new favourite side dish - Panelle (Sicilian Chick Pea Fritter)

A great night sleep, then a train ride along the coast to Venice and thence Florence to meet Izzy and Scott.

A shame it was only one night. But it was a good one.Read more