Monday in Mantua

Joel, our host drove us to Mantua after his children had gone to school. Parking across the lake we walked over the causeway to the city, a great prospect with the fortifications of the ducal palace. Unfortunately, being Monday, it was closed. We did though see inside Rigoletto's house, the cathedral and another palace with fine Renaissance art. A round church 900 years old was more impressive than the gross mariolatry of the cathedral. If all your paintings have a large Mary and a baby Jesus, who is obviously most important? No wonder Muslims think the Trinity is Father , Son and Mary. I will post photos on facebook eventually but may try here too.

Lunch was a local speciality, donkey stew. Dinner, in the centre of Verona included horse with pasta. My tastes are catholic and adventurous. Why be bound by your own culture and national cuisine? Click on title for photos.