A Rave in Ravenna

Tempting as the hotel menu was, it seemed churlish to miss the sights of ancient Ravenna. After all, it's not like we'll be back soon, and frankly, I was getting hotel cabin fever after yesterday's disaster and a lengthy ride with a cold!

So here's a church. It happens to be the Basilica Di San Francesco, right beside the tomb of Dante. Cool. 

We took a taxi to in centro del citta, and then walked for a bit. There were a few people out and about, some good-looking buildings in that great Italian style. The town hall is a bit of a mid-20th C box, but it is red, which is at least different. 

Of course, I'd forgotten the dratted map the nice lady at reception had given us, but we'd asked about restos, and the name Alexander had stuck in my mind. A quick Google and it was 300 yards from where we'd walked to - marv. 

Looks interesting... It's a converted cinema, which explains the architecture and detailing.

Jim coquettishly sampling the home made bread sticks and sourdough.

And the decor is pretty far out in a good kind of way...

But the food and wine were great, we decided this is our fine dining meal of the trip, so more food pictures. Local wine, scallop, mackerel starters, brilliant buckwheat spaghetti with sardines, and cod, skate for mains. And pud. Hic! 

Starters.

And I got the hotel room window open, so it's cooled down enough to sleep - air conditioning, but I can't work it!!