I am ending my stay with a pretty miserable cold but will ride one more time today as It is hard to say if I will be back here again and my Dr, (Margaret) has given me the okay. We had our rest day yesterday in Ravenna a town known for its Byzantine churches with incredible Mosaics. We took the train in both directions & then wandered about for a few hours taking in the sites & of course lunch. Lots of history and even Dante's tomb.
Me standing in front of Dante's tomb
This is a charming town dating back to 600 BC and many of the streets are paved with cobblestones.
In the town center people either stroll or ride bicycles and several lsmall alleyways lead down to interesting bakeris, shops and small cafés.
The mosaics end churches were breathtaking. Here are a few pics od some of the ceilings from the churches and the mausoleum we visited.
Last night was a Spanish themed dinner with a large paella freshly made by Marina, her mother & Fellice. 
BTW Fellice is a former world class road racer who still leads all of the really long & hard rides here & even the young guns can't out ride him. He rode the Sea to Sky event this year from Vancouver to Whistler & he is still looking for the hill. It was not steep enough for him.
Today is our last ride which will include a visit to a vineyard after that the sad reality of leaving this place will kick in.
Caio!
Today is our last ride which will include a visit to a vineyard after that the sad reality of leaving this place will kick in.
Caio!
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