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In case you're wondering where the Pushee-Ri LIKE confetti cannon has gone: I'm not where I usually am, but ... somewhere else. And because I can't render pictures at the moment, here's an insalata mista made of words and more.
Why the whole thing is pretty crazy - even by my standards - is described below. But so that this opener doesn't get too short, here's a first taste
TURNING A WORKSTATION INTO A MATCHBOX
When transporting my workstation one day before the trip, one of the adjustable feet broke and the good thing did a flip. Great! Now I have an oversized matchbox that sounds exactly like its smaller counterpart when I shake it.
Actually, I should have screamed and cried - but as my nerves were already worn down to the soles of my feet anyway, I (almost) didn't care. Maybe I'll become a percussionist in a salsa band with my scattered box
There will (probably) be more later today - but for now I have to make some coffee
Why the whole thing is pretty crazy - even by my standards - is described below. But so that this opener doesn't get too short, here's a first taste
TURNING A WORKSTATION INTO A MATCHBOX
When transporting my workstation one day before the trip, one of the adjustable feet broke and the good thing did a flip. Great! Now I have an oversized matchbox that sounds exactly like its smaller counterpart when I shake it.
Actually, I should have screamed and cried - but as my nerves were already worn down to the soles of my feet anyway, I (almost) didn't care. Maybe I'll become a percussionist in a salsa band with my scattered box
There will (probably) be more later today - but for now I have to make some coffee
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HYPERGLYCEMIS AND THE PUSHEE ZOMBIE
During the journey (2 days) I caught a severe hyperglycemia. My meter didn't even show any more numbers, but only a concise " HI L ". I still don't know exactly what caused this, as I had - actually - injected enough insulin. Must have had something to do with the horrendous prices at the campsite. I could have rented a villa in Ticino for the money paid for one night
If you're not familiar with hyperglycemia, think of it like this: your mouth is as dry as a bag of cement - no matter how much you drink. In addition, your muscles feel as if they are not there ... because they actually stop working more or less. Last but not least, what little brain you have refuses to work for the most part and ties itself in knots in a way that would only be interesting if it happened voluntarily (for example, by burning and inhaling certain plants in front of your mouth)
When finally arrived at the site, Pushee went all zombie, staggered around the campsite in his underpants, lay asleep in the T6 for 3 days at around 30 degrees C ... and not only practiced fasting (eating was not an option), but also ... hmm let's call it drinking in reverse gear...
As my stomach (and throat) were severely affected by these experiments (not recommended for imitation!), I came up with a idea / recipe for Pasta Cacio e Pepe that was very easy on the stomach - when things were slowly getting better and I no longer felt like fasting.
Coming soon
During the journey (2 days) I caught a severe hyperglycemia. My meter didn't even show any more numbers, but only a concise " HI L ". I still don't know exactly what caused this, as I had - actually - injected enough insulin. Must have had something to do with the horrendous prices at the campsite. I could have rented a villa in Ticino for the money paid for one night
If you're not familiar with hyperglycemia, think of it like this: your mouth is as dry as a bag of cement - no matter how much you drink. In addition, your muscles feel as if they are not there ... because they actually stop working more or less. Last but not least, what little brain you have refuses to work for the most part and ties itself in knots in a way that would only be interesting if it happened voluntarily (for example, by burning and inhaling certain plants in front of your mouth)
When finally arrived at the site, Pushee went all zombie, staggered around the campsite in his underpants, lay asleep in the T6 for 3 days at around 30 degrees C ... and not only practiced fasting (eating was not an option), but also ... hmm let's call it drinking in reverse gear...
As my stomach (and throat) were severely affected by these experiments (not recommended for imitation!), I came up with a idea / recipe for Pasta Cacio e Pepe that was very easy on the stomach - when things were slowly getting better and I no longer felt like fasting.
Coming soon
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PASTA CACIO E PEPE - STOMACH FRIENDLY
The original recipe for Cacio e Pepe comes from Lazio (Roma). It contains only 3 ingredients: Pasta, Pepper and Pecorino. Whilst I - and my upset stomach - would have been quite happy with the first ingredients, the Pecorino would have been a bit too much shortly after the " reverse drinking " (see above).
I have therefore come up with the following variation:
* 3 large tomatoes, cut into cubes
* approx. 100g mozzarella, cut into cubes
* 1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
* 4 tbsp olive oil (Robusto)
I mixed the tomatoes, mozzarella and pepper together, sprinkled with enough salt and left to stand for approx. 1 hour.
The mixture was then simply poured over the cooked pasta (in this case rigatoni), heated again for about 10 minutes ... and then I could finally eat something that didn't immediately go into reverse gear
As there was more than half left, I sautéed the whole thing the following day with a little extra olive oil.
YUMMY!!!!!
The original recipe for Cacio e Pepe comes from Lazio (Roma). It contains only 3 ingredients: Pasta, Pepper and Pecorino. Whilst I - and my upset stomach - would have been quite happy with the first ingredients, the Pecorino would have been a bit too much shortly after the " reverse drinking " (see above).
I have therefore come up with the following variation:
* 3 large tomatoes, cut into cubes
* approx. 100g mozzarella, cut into cubes
* 1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
* 4 tbsp olive oil (Robusto)
I mixed the tomatoes, mozzarella and pepper together, sprinkled with enough salt and left to stand for approx. 1 hour.
The mixture was then simply poured over the cooked pasta (in this case rigatoni), heated again for about 10 minutes ... and then I could finally eat something that didn't immediately go into reverse gear
As there was more than half left, I sautéed the whole thing the following day with a little extra olive oil.
YUMMY!!!!!
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Pushee-Ri
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Tue, Jul 22Thanks so much - and sorry to hear about your lactose intollerance. Have you tried goat cheese (which I believe is lactose free) or the vegan cheese substitute? I think by now the better vegan products are actually quite usable and edible
snginc
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Tue, Jul 22I have never found a good vegan cheese! Havent tried goat cheese. We'll see!
See that pasta looks pretty good. Sorry to read about all your campsite challenges. Hopefully things turn around for the better going forward.
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Pushee-Ri
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Wed, Jul 16Thank you
And be glad you haven't seen me in my underpants: although they are boxer shorts in terms of cut ... but very flimsy and with a few holes in not so suitable places
And be glad you haven't seen me in my underpants: although they are boxer shorts in terms of cut ... but very flimsy and with a few holes in not so suitable places
THE 3 X BROKEN RULE
Not a superstition, but a fact: when something bigger breaks, two more things follow out of sheer empathy. It really is like that - or at least it is in my case
This time it hit my cool boxes - or rather: my not-so-cheap cooling machines ... and this (following the rule) within two days. As I not only have to cool my insulin but also use the boxes mainly for cold drinks (unfortunately neither Spritz, Pinot Nero nor Moretti), I had to find a replacement immediately and molto rapido ….
Together with my workstation mutated into a matchbox, I think this is going to be a really expensive vacation
Not a superstition, but a fact: when something bigger breaks, two more things follow out of sheer empathy. It really is like that - or at least it is in my case
This time it hit my cool boxes - or rather: my not-so-cheap cooling machines ... and this (following the rule) within two days. As I not only have to cool my insulin but also use the boxes mainly for cold drinks (unfortunately neither Spritz, Pinot Nero nor Moretti), I had to find a replacement immediately and molto rapido ….
Together with my workstation mutated into a matchbox, I think this is going to be a really expensive vacation
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CAROSELLO
Carosello is a type of melon cucumber found in southern Italy and is very common in Puglia (I`m a big fan of southern Italy).
The taste is reminiscent - as the origin reveals - of a mixture of fresh, delicious cucumber and the light sweetness of a melon. You can eat them slightly chilled and sliced directly, or use them with a little salt, onions and garlic as a topping for a Tortuga or Arbo (more on this tomorrow). Wonderful!!!
The surprise, joy and hallelujah were therefore excessive and loud when we discovered a Carosello here in northern Italy.
Unfortunately, the Carosello turned out to be a nasty joke that G. Meloni had allowed herself towards the rather left-wing southern Italy.
The thing turned out to be a kind of cucumber-like Styrofoam structure (as used for wrapping and cushioning in cardboard boxes): tough, dry and with a flavor that shone mainly due to the absence of any receptor-stimulating ingredients.
I swear: if a right-winger like Meloni, Trump or other ##!@#!!mofusobs##@@!!# make such a joke at my expense again, I'll unpack my roofing rod
Carosello is a type of melon cucumber found in southern Italy and is very common in Puglia (I`m a big fan of southern Italy).
The taste is reminiscent - as the origin reveals - of a mixture of fresh, delicious cucumber and the light sweetness of a melon. You can eat them slightly chilled and sliced directly, or use them with a little salt, onions and garlic as a topping for a Tortuga or Arbo (more on this tomorrow). Wonderful!!!
The surprise, joy and hallelujah were therefore excessive and loud when we discovered a Carosello here in northern Italy.
Unfortunately, the Carosello turned out to be a nasty joke that G. Meloni had allowed herself towards the rather left-wing southern Italy.
The thing turned out to be a kind of cucumber-like Styrofoam structure (as used for wrapping and cushioning in cardboard boxes): tough, dry and with a flavor that shone mainly due to the absence of any receptor-stimulating ingredients.
I swear: if a right-winger like Meloni, Trump or other ##!@#!!mofusobs##@@!!# make such a joke at my expense again, I'll unpack my roofing rod
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TOUGH GUYS BREAKFAST, MEAL, DINNER …
Since vegetables in Germany leave much to be desired especially tomatoes and cucumbers one of my favorite dishes in this corner of northern Italy is simple and not for wimps.
Here's the recipe without further ado (for any time of day
* 1 Panini Tortuga (Italian bread roll with just the right consistency)
* Butter
* Tomatoe
* Cucumber
* Onion
* Garlic
* Provolone Picante or Gran Pardano (italian cheese)
Simply slice all the ingredients finely, stack them on the bread, sprinkle with a little salt, take a bite... and enjoy heaven on earth
Since vegetables in Germany leave much to be desired especially tomatoes and cucumbers one of my favorite dishes in this corner of northern Italy is simple and not for wimps.
Here's the recipe without further ado (for any time of day
* 1 Panini Tortuga (Italian bread roll with just the right consistency)
* Butter
* Tomatoe
* Cucumber
* Onion
* Garlic
* Provolone Picante or Gran Pardano (italian cheese)
Simply slice all the ingredients finely, stack them on the bread, sprinkle with a little salt, take a bite... and enjoy heaven on earth
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CAPRESE, PRONTO!
Here in our megapolis known as the Ruhrpott, the following tip is not a tip at all, but rather old hat that is dismissed with a weary smile. On the other hand, I have also met people who asked hesitantly/doubtfully: Is that possible???
So here we go!
In a genuine Caprese salad, which is also a feast for the eyes, thin slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves are artfully arranged in alternating layers and drizzled with olive oil.
This is difficult to achieve at a campsite, and it does not look particularly appealing on plastic plates. Therefore, here is PRONTO:
Take some delicious tomatoes and mozzarella and cut them into cubes, slices, or whatever you like. Arrange them on a plateor simply mix them togetherand then drizzle or spoon some pesto alla Genovese over them. Done
Here in our megapolis known as the Ruhrpott, the following tip is not a tip at all, but rather old hat that is dismissed with a weary smile. On the other hand, I have also met people who asked hesitantly/doubtfully: Is that possible???
So here we go!
In a genuine Caprese salad, which is also a feast for the eyes, thin slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves are artfully arranged in alternating layers and drizzled with olive oil.
This is difficult to achieve at a campsite, and it does not look particularly appealing on plastic plates. Therefore, here is PRONTO:
Take some delicious tomatoes and mozzarella and cut them into cubes, slices, or whatever you like. Arrange them on a plateor simply mix them togetherand then drizzle or spoon some pesto alla Genovese over them. Done
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THE ONLY PIRATES I LIKE …
are Errol Flynn, Johnny Depp, Gina Davis ... or those who offer ice-cold drinks (unfortunately not for me) on the beach at 32 degrees Celsius
are Errol Flynn, Johnny Depp, Gina Davis ... or those who offer ice-cold drinks (unfortunately not for me) on the beach at 32 degrees Celsius
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Luxe Muse
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Sun, Jul 20Perhaps you could use the scenery to create a few HDRIs and sell them. 
It would be a kind of vacation and work combination, and it might even help pay for the extra gelato.
It would be a kind of vacation and work combination, and it might even help pay for the extra gelato.MANY GRANNIES - EVEN MORE RECIPES
Honestly - when you leaf through the recipes for pasta a la nonna, you get the feeling that every Italian grandma (nonna) has left at least 3
From very few and simple ingredients (which actually create the image of a simple grandmother) to long lists of ingredients, for which the grandmother would have to be the owner of a vegetable store with an attached spice store, there are tons of different recipes.
Here is a recipe a la nonna, as I learned it in Sicily:
3 to 4 sun-ripened and sun-dried tomatoes preserved in oil (olive oil or sunflower oil), 8 - 10 capers preserved in salt (the Sicilian ones are wonderful!) - and some olive oil. With the wonderful ingredients available in Sicily, a few pieces of tomato and 4 capers were actually enough to flavor a large plate of pasta.
As very few of us live in Sicily, here is a simplified but nevertheless tasty recipe:
* 1/2 jar of dried tomatoes in oil
* Capers (preferably pickled in salt - if your wallet allows it)
* olive oil
Cut the tomatoes into small pieces. Rinse the capers (up to half a tablespoon, depending on quality) and mix with the tomato pieces. Pour over the cooked pasta, drizzle with olive oil and mix. Salt and pepper to taste. Done
Honestly - when you leaf through the recipes for pasta a la nonna, you get the feeling that every Italian grandma (nonna) has left at least 3
From very few and simple ingredients (which actually create the image of a simple grandmother) to long lists of ingredients, for which the grandmother would have to be the owner of a vegetable store with an attached spice store, there are tons of different recipes.
Here is a recipe a la nonna, as I learned it in Sicily:
3 to 4 sun-ripened and sun-dried tomatoes preserved in oil (olive oil or sunflower oil), 8 - 10 capers preserved in salt (the Sicilian ones are wonderful!) - and some olive oil. With the wonderful ingredients available in Sicily, a few pieces of tomato and 4 capers were actually enough to flavor a large plate of pasta.
As very few of us live in Sicily, here is a simplified but nevertheless tasty recipe:
* 1/2 jar of dried tomatoes in oil
* Capers (preferably pickled in salt - if your wallet allows it)
* olive oil
Cut the tomatoes into small pieces. Rinse the capers (up to half a tablespoon, depending on quality) and mix with the tomato pieces. Pour over the cooked pasta, drizzle with olive oil and mix. Salt and pepper to taste. Done
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GOODDBYE PINOT NERO - WELCOME SPRITZ!
When we first got to know this corner of Italy, you could buy wine on tap in many places. In the beginning, campers would come with their empty 1.5 liter plastic bottles of mineral water to have Pinot Nero, Merlot, Lambrusco or who knows what else bottled.
Later, well-heeled luxury campers arrived with glass bottles, who only frowned at us plastic bottle carriers - if at all.
But the selection of wine was still good …
Nowadays, the selection has been greatly reduced and Pinot Nero from the barrel is hard to come by. Instead, there is now SPRITZ on tap for all the Lalala luxury campers and their screeching followers. It also tastes ... but it's not quite my cup of tea (especially as I can't do more than sip a glass)
Everything used to be better after all hahaha …
or not
When we first got to know this corner of Italy, you could buy wine on tap in many places. In the beginning, campers would come with their empty 1.5 liter plastic bottles of mineral water to have Pinot Nero, Merlot, Lambrusco or who knows what else bottled.
Later, well-heeled luxury campers arrived with glass bottles, who only frowned at us plastic bottle carriers - if at all.
But the selection of wine was still good …
Nowadays, the selection has been greatly reduced and Pinot Nero from the barrel is hard to come by. Instead, there is now SPRITZ on tap for all the Lalala luxury campers and their screeching followers. It also tastes ... but it's not quite my cup of tea (especially as I can't do more than sip a glass)
Everything used to be better after all hahaha …
or not
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PEPPERS AND SUCH
One of the things I like about camping is being thrown back to the essentials. Little space in the cool box and a one-burner gas stove, for example. This not only increases creativity when cooking, but also the anticipation of home (well ... at least it's not quite so hard to say goodbye when the time comes)
Here is a relatively simple recipe that tastes really good with freshly grated Pecorino or Grana Pardano (especially if you . like me . forgot to add salt)
* 1 bell pepper (in this case, a single pepper weighs approx. 300 - 350 g)
* one eggplant
* one large onion
Cut the parika into not too small strips, the eggplant into cubes and the onion into rings and fry in plenty of olive oil. Add the previously cooked pasta and fry for a further 5 - 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Done :)s
One of the things I like about camping is being thrown back to the essentials. Little space in the cool box and a one-burner gas stove, for example. This not only increases creativity when cooking, but also the anticipation of home (well ... at least it's not quite so hard to say goodbye when the time comes)
Here is a relatively simple recipe that tastes really good with freshly grated Pecorino or Grana Pardano (especially if you . like me . forgot to add salt)
* 1 bell pepper (in this case, a single pepper weighs approx. 300 - 350 g)
* one eggplant
* one large onion
Cut the parika into not too small strips, the eggplant into cubes and the onion into rings and fry in plenty of olive oil. Add the previously cooked pasta and fry for a further 5 - 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Done :)s
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DoroThee237
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Mon, Jul 21I think you're French, your thread is mainly about food and drinks
Pushee-Ri
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Mon, Jul 21Haha ....
A French lady we met near Manfredonia (Apullien) told us “ food is important I was and still am in complete agreement with her
What's more, the corner of Italy we are currently in is particularly inviting for vegetarians and vegans.
A French lady we met near Manfredonia (Apullien) told us “ food is important I was and still am in complete agreement with her
What's more, the corner of Italy we are currently in is particularly inviting for vegetarians and vegans.
Beautiful Misfits
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Mon, Jul 21All dishes ways too yummy and makes me wanna move NOW!
Ok, today I won't do a thing in he kitchen, it's my youngest sons birthday and we are driving to Holmestrand and guess what ... *grin* ... right, there is an Italian restaurant with an amazing good kitchen
Ok, today I won't do a thing in he kitchen, it's my youngest sons birthday and we are driving to Holmestrand and guess what ... *grin* ... right, there is an Italian restaurant with an amazing good kitchen
Pushee-Ri
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Mon, Jul 21Or Profiteroles? Pana cotta? Zabaglione? Gelato? Heavens - I can't decide .... I think I'll have EVERYTHING!!!!!
Luxe Muse
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Mon, Jul 21And there you are, just looking at me. You make me sad - That is me looking at the beans I am making for the children's lunch, after seeing your pictures.
Pushee-Ri
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Tue, Jul 22@Luxe Muse:
Beans are great - it's all about the photo ... or to put it another way: a single picture can lie better than 1000 words
Beans are great - it's all about the photo ... or to put it another way: a single picture can lie better than 1000 words
Celebrating the birthday from my younger son in an Italian restaurant in Holmestrand
Squid-ink spaghetti with chili and garlic marinated ASC-certified 16/20 scampi, sun dried tomatoes, squash and a creamy chili and white wine sauce.
Sadly the waiting time was awful, over 30 minutes before we got the appetizer and then another 30 minutes for the main dish.
T. ordered Manzo e Gorgonzola
Fresh paccheri with creamy gorgonzola sauce, wild mushrooms, beef fillet
and the portion was more than a bad joke, less than an appetizer.
H. had a bit more luck, he ordered Bistecca Entrecôte
Grilled Norwegian ribeye with bearnaise sauce, oven baked smashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
And had a tiny little bit more on his plate. But the killer was the "seasonal vegetables" it was ONE small piece of Broccoli and 4 tiny little new potatoes. Nothing oven baked or smashed.
But the taste for any dish was fantastic.
Squid-ink spaghetti with chili and garlic marinated ASC-certified 16/20 scampi, sun dried tomatoes, squash and a creamy chili and white wine sauce.
Sadly the waiting time was awful, over 30 minutes before we got the appetizer and then another 30 minutes for the main dish.
T. ordered Manzo e Gorgonzola
Fresh paccheri with creamy gorgonzola sauce, wild mushrooms, beef fillet
and the portion was more than a bad joke, less than an appetizer.
H. had a bit more luck, he ordered Bistecca Entrecôte
Grilled Norwegian ribeye with bearnaise sauce, oven baked smashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
And had a tiny little bit more on his plate. But the killer was the "seasonal vegetables" it was ONE small piece of Broccoli and 4 tiny little new potatoes. Nothing oven baked or smashed.
But the taste for any dish was fantastic.
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Pushee-Ri
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Tue, Jul 22The devil's work! Blasphemy! Invasion of the omnivores!!! Fish and meat and cuttlefish ink in my thread???? ARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!
Nope - just kidding
Your description reminds me of the French nouvelle cuisine method: very little on the plate - but a whole plate full of flavor.
But if the secondi piatti is even smaller than the primi piatti, the chef may have the wrong synapse wiring
Nope - just kidding
Your description reminds me of the French nouvelle cuisine method: very little on the plate - but a whole plate full of flavor.
But if the secondi piatti is even smaller than the primi piatti, the chef may have the wrong synapse wiring
BICI CIGOLANTE, SPIAGGIA e MARE
When you look at the picture, you will see that there is one particular thing you cannot see. If you are familiar with the Italian Adriatic coast, you may figure it out more quickly... if not, here is the clue:
Large parts of the Italian Adriatic coast near the beach are paved with concrete architectural monstrosities in which tourists are stacked high and wide. In between, there are also restaurants serving pizza, pizza, pizza in every conceivable flavor and varying in quality from bad to very bad.
This small part of northern Italy was spared all of this, as the municipality reacted quickly and leased the entire available beach to campsitesa total of 12 kilometers, divided among 21 campsites.
In addition to the beach, there are a few small towns with slight tourist attractions in the middle of this spot... and after that, there are only mosquito-infested lagoons.
Sounds strange? For me, it's a little piece of what I would call heaven
When you look at the picture, you will see that there is one particular thing you cannot see. If you are familiar with the Italian Adriatic coast, you may figure it out more quickly... if not, here is the clue:
Large parts of the Italian Adriatic coast near the beach are paved with concrete architectural monstrosities in which tourists are stacked high and wide. In between, there are also restaurants serving pizza, pizza, pizza in every conceivable flavor and varying in quality from bad to very bad.
This small part of northern Italy was spared all of this, as the municipality reacted quickly and leased the entire available beach to campsitesa total of 12 kilometers, divided among 21 campsites.
In addition to the beach, there are a few small towns with slight tourist attractions in the middle of this spot... and after that, there are only mosquito-infested lagoons.
Sounds strange? For me, it's a little piece of what I would call heaven
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guy91600
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Tue, Jul 22In the foreground, a bicycle! You're definitely French at heart because right now it's the Tour de France
Pushee-Ri
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Wed, Jul 23Thank you for the compliment
And when I observe the behavior of some of my compatriots (which I enjoy doing), I often wish I wasn't one of them
And when I observe the behavior of some of my compatriots (which I enjoy doing), I often wish I wasn't one of them
SQUEAKY BICYCLE AND THE LAGOON 1
As mentioned above, behind the beach and a few rather rural towns and residential areas, the lagoons follow directly. In the past, cyclists were forced to ride on the road. This was not always pleasant, as these roads are often used by motorhomes and caravans... which is logical, given that there are 21 campsites.
For several years now, the municipality has been building bike paths. One of them is constructed as a kind of cantilever over the water of the lagoon comparable to the short section that also exists at Lake Garda near Limone.
There are only a few relatively short bike tours you can do here - the longest is about 45 kilometers - but for me as a leisure cyclist, that's more than enough... especially since I like to ride the same routes often, as the tranquility of the landscape clears my head so wonderfully.
As mentioned above, behind the beach and a few rather rural towns and residential areas, the lagoons follow directly. In the past, cyclists were forced to ride on the road. This was not always pleasant, as these roads are often used by motorhomes and caravans... which is logical, given that there are 21 campsites.
For several years now, the municipality has been building bike paths. One of them is constructed as a kind of cantilever over the water of the lagoon comparable to the short section that also exists at Lake Garda near Limone.
There are only a few relatively short bike tours you can do here - the longest is about 45 kilometers - but for me as a leisure cyclist, that's more than enough... especially since I like to ride the same routes often, as the tranquility of the landscape clears my head so wonderfully.
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SQUEAKY BICYCLE IN THE LAGOON 2
The little piece of Italy where I am located is called Litorale del Cavallino-Treporti and is located in Veneto, not far from Venice. It is separated from the rest of the country by the Sile River and can only be reached via a single bridge. While the concrete nightmares and feverish dreams of mad architects dominate the scene in front of the bridge, a rural, flat landscape that calms the mind begins at the other end of the bridge (well, at least my mind finds peace and quiet here).
This region is also known for its excellent vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, onions, and zucchini. And since they are not mass-produced but grown by various small and micro producers, they taste all the better. The best part: if you know where to look, you can buy fruit and vegetables directly from the producer. Great!
There isn't much to see here in terms of sightseeinguntil recently, even La Caro Loco (see the pirate cart above) was touted as an attraction on the municipality's website. So if you don't choose a campsite with 24/7 noise pollution (the new kind of Panem et Circenses: Pizza and ANIMAZIONEEEEE!!!), you are thrown back on yourself in a way that I find very satisfying.
Cycling (see above), swimming (or, more accurately for me, splashing around in the water), hanging out on the beach and watching people watching other people these are the things that make this part of Italy so interesting to me.
And then, of course, there's the pleasure of munching your way through this exquisite box of northern Italian vegetables
The little piece of Italy where I am located is called Litorale del Cavallino-Treporti and is located in Veneto, not far from Venice. It is separated from the rest of the country by the Sile River and can only be reached via a single bridge. While the concrete nightmares and feverish dreams of mad architects dominate the scene in front of the bridge, a rural, flat landscape that calms the mind begins at the other end of the bridge (well, at least my mind finds peace and quiet here).
This region is also known for its excellent vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, onions, and zucchini. And since they are not mass-produced but grown by various small and micro producers, they taste all the better. The best part: if you know where to look, you can buy fruit and vegetables directly from the producer. Great!
There isn't much to see here in terms of sightseeinguntil recently, even La Caro Loco (see the pirate cart above) was touted as an attraction on the municipality's website. So if you don't choose a campsite with 24/7 noise pollution (the new kind of Panem et Circenses: Pizza and ANIMAZIONEEEEE!!!), you are thrown back on yourself in a way that I find very satisfying.
Cycling (see above), swimming (or, more accurately for me, splashing around in the water), hanging out on the beach and watching people watching other people these are the things that make this part of Italy so interesting to me.
And then, of course, there's the pleasure of munching your way through this exquisite box of northern Italian vegetables
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