Mantua - The Grand Tour - 2023 - CycleBlaze

June 1, 2023

Mantua

After yesterday's ordeal, we are happy to leave our bikes locked up today. I am a little disappointed this morning when I see it is market day and stands, mostly selling cheap garments, take up most of the space on the Piazza delle Erbe and spill out into the side streets. We came through Mantua eleven years ago on a bike tour and on a languid evening experienced a totally different atmosphere. However, I do take advantage of the clothes market to buy a back up for the t-shirt that I spilled salad dressing on last night. 

Here are some impressions from our morning stroll.

As in Padua and Ferrara, Mantua is teeming with bicycles
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A bicycle is convenient for shopping in cities where cars aren't allowed into the historic centers.
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Either you walk or you ride.
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It's market day.
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A bustling scene
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Taking pictures of things I remember from last time we were here.
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Taking pictures over the market vendors' awnings
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Again blue skies and hot - 28 C
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Cooler here
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Lunch time
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Kirsten KaarsooThis is a great photo ! Thank Is the awning really that low?
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Suzanne GibsonYes! Making as much shade as possible. It was really hot.
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I took the same picture eleven years ago and noticed that each angel is missing one foot. They still are missing.
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Shutters to keep out the blazing sun
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Sbrisolona, now I see it everywhere.
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Rachael AndersonScott and I love this!
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Ancient doors
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Last photo of the day
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Patrick O'HaraReally love your photos!
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Suzanne GibsonTo Patrick O'HaraI just looked at your 2016 journal where you and Susanna climbed the Grossglockner! Respekt!
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Patrick O'HaraHa ha. Thanks Susan. We remember that day well! Looking forward to reading about your CB meet-up with the Andersons! Been following both of your journals.
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