We set out with determined steps to find the gluten-free pizzaria, further down this quiet street. As we passed the glorious structure on the right, children burdened with official-looking backpacks streamed out.
At that moment, we realized that this gem of a building is an elementary school...
Dainty pig-tails swinging, twirling and prancing footsteps marching, they were like any other school-age children I have seen making their way home after a day of learning.
Except that these children go to school in Venice..
I wonder if they realize that their lives are being molded in one of the most famous cities in the world?
As we contemplated our sustenance, boats cruised by on the canal just feet from our table. Many were loaded with boxes of cargo, handled my men with bored-looking expressions. Accustomed to the beauty of their passageway, they motored along at the pace of their errands.
In the center was an egg.
An egg!
Canadians don't put eggs on their pizza - this was a novelty! A delicious addition to the ambiance of where we sat, and the excitement everyone dealing with gluten issues will understand. It was a delight to be able to order something healthy, tasty, and not likely to cause stomach uproars. Yum!
You don't.
It was simply a great moment to be alive
The canal, the boats, the quiet side street far out of the beaten tourist track, the sensory stimulation of European cobblestones and Venetian arched windows were each every bit as delicious as that unusual and delicious pizza.
Gluten-free has never tasted so good...
Ah, this reminds me of my own trip to Venice back in April 2010. The weather was lovely, the gondoliers handsome and the steps arduous.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what it must be like to go to school in Venice. I do remember seeing a university there.
(In France, they sell pizzas that are baked with eggs, lardons, cream and potatoes.)
-Barb the French Bean
Isn't it fun to reminisce? What, if I may ask, are 'lardons'? Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteLooks amazing, Venice is on my 'to do' list - one day I'll say, "Ahh, Venice!"
ReplyDeleteDo it - it will be worth every penny! I can't wait to go back...
DeleteHi - where was that Gluten Free restaurant? I'm planning on going htere and am scared stiff of not knowing where I'd be able to eat...
ReplyDeleteI don't recall the name of the restaurant or the address - I will try to find it for you. There is also a gluten-free gelato place in Venice - I will try to find that as well! My sister has Celiac and we always found something for both of us to eat - you will do fine! :)
DeleteThe Gluten-free Gelatery is called 'Grom' - it will be on your map of the city. There is also a handbook called 'Gluten Free in Italy' that lists places where you can eat a g-free meal. It claims to list several restaurants, so it looks like that would be a good guide to have. You can order it on-line. Good luck!
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