Padova

The train ride from Trieste to Padova was quick, smooth and the scenery was spectacular with snow capped Dolomites and little villages dotting the way.
After the generous host in Trieste Airbnb who has breakfast provision and ample amenities, even helped us print our Scrovegni Chapel tickets and deliver to us, this accommodation was a disappointment on first impressions.
We are staying here for 5 nights, yet they provided 1 dishwasher tablet, an empty handwash bottle, 1 roll of toilet paper and enough coffee for 1 morning. The reply I got from the host was "I'm sorry but we are not an hotel, so we provide only the Welcome Kit that you have found in the apartment. The guests have to buy everything else they need by themself". Ruby wrote a reply to that and they said they would try to get their cleaning company to drop off some more amenities. The apartment itself is beautifully appointed and new, with Smeg kitchen appliances.

We did a little walk in the centre and found yummy Pinsa, a sandwich made from pizza dough to uplift our spirits.
After lunch we visited the Church of Santa Maria Del Carmine, where I lit a candle in memory of Mum. On our way back to the apartment we spotted another church, The Basilica of Santa Lucia. Next to the church, Ruby spied a 'Free entry' sign and was welcomed by a warm and enthusiastic lady who only spoke Italian to us. She handed us a printed English guide and walked us through to introduce us to the Oratory of San Roch, telling us where to start and in which direction to go.
Beautiful frescoes depicting the life of San Roch.
Before we left she stopped us and told us the story of a wooden statue found in a river that has Mary pinching the nose of Jesus. We think her story was that Mary was protecting Jesus because of all the pollution happening in the world. With my little understanding of Italian, this translation should suffice.
Then back to the accommodation to cook dinner.

Distance walked 10.4kmRead more