Stay tuned for Part Two! This is the day I take off from Bassano del Grappa to Trieste. When I got to Trieste, the sun was shining brightly and I headed for my hotel Savoia Excelsior Starhotel, right on the water. But, since it was lunchtime, and I was passing right in front, I decided to stop at Pepi Schiavo for a plate of baked ham, freshly grated horseradish, some pickles and peppers and a little beer, all served on a pig-shaped plate.
My hotel did not disappoint, my room had a full view of the sea and a balcony too! But no time to waste, time to visit the unauthorized Banksy exhibit at Salone degli Incanti. The show was very informative and gave me some new insights on what messages Banksy is trying to convey. Right in line with the Sharlafied love train. Francesco was pleased to receive it and kindly prepared one for me to take to Slovenia, with a message attached.
I clumsily broke a glass bowl and my drink was ruined, so they made me another. Massimo told me that a new bar called La Muta was having an opening party tonight, so I knew where my last stop would be. The place was packed and prosecco and cocktails were flowing like water. The bar takes its name from a well-known sex worker who plied her trade on this street in a house and died at the ripe old age of 90 back in Inside, I found a spot at the bar and was immediately greeted with a big smile by Michele, originally from Vicenza.
I made big points by saying I am from Bassano. Michele was with Zazzy and Alex and they were all great fun. Zazzy, a pretty architect originally from Bosnia, grabbed three hot tubes that looked toothpaste. They were labelled Patate in tecia pan cooked potatoes. You squeeze the hot goo in your mouthβit was just like mashed potatoes! Speaking of food, we were all getting hungry so Michele asked if I liked Greek food.
Michele ordered everything but the kitchen sink and it was all delicious, just like the food I eat every summer in Greece. Same chairs and same vibe, too!
