“Ave Maria” Bike and Barge cruise

This entry is part 20 of 24 in the series 2015 Europe

We had a great time over the last week. The boat was very comfortable and the crew happy and helpful. The food was spectacular – superbly cooked regional favourites by Giuliano and Enrico that were also beautifully presented.

The always smiling chef Enrico

Every one of the 6 crew pitched in when needed. Chefs helped moor the boat and our mechanico Riccardo cooked risotto and his Grandmothers special dessert with zabaglione on the final night.

Mechanico Riccardo

Capitano Tullio served tables and unloaded bikes. They all seemed to be having fun most of the time.

Capitano Tullio – a man of few words (English ones anyway)

Our guides Alessandro and Marco were well informed and entertaining. They spoke 4 languages and this all translated to a wonderful experience for their guests. We had 2 other Australians on board, 2 Germans, 8 Canadians, 4 Swiss and 11 Americans, 29 in total.

Guiliano and Marco
Alessandro

We said our goodbyes then caught a cab to the Mantova train station for the first leg of our trip to Monterosso.

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