Tresché Conca

From Vicenza I took a short train to Thiene where Paola, Nichola, and their son Joshua (5 years old and super cute) picked me up. This is the family that my father connected me with in order to see the area where my Grandpa Panozzo's family is originally from. The town where Panozzo is a common name to see on buildings and most of the tombstones in the cemetery have Panozzo on them.

We first stop near the train station for a quick drink. We had some Spritz Macchiato, which is a type of wine mixed with sparkling water and a orange slice and ice tossed in. Very delicious. Also, it is nice in Italy you get some type of snack with your drink, like chips, olives, or something.

Our next stop was their home for lunch. We had some delicious gnocchi followed by some espresso with grappa and fruit. Our next stop was in Cogollo to visit Paola's mother. Then it was up to the mountain where I took my first in Tresché Conca. We saw stop in the location of where my great grandfather lived, and then headed over to the location where his wife lived. Pictures are coming soon.

We stopped in at Paola's aunt house, Nicholina. This is where we hooked up with Paola's sister, husband, and two children. All of us then took off for Asiago, yes the origin of the type of cheese. We walked the streets and later realized our hunger, which brought us to the pizzeria of another family member, but I do not remember the connection.

After pizza and drinks our journey ended in Bassano, a lively hipster city full of young people out on the town. It was very exciting city and I would like to make it back there someday for a night out. I recommend it. Our night ended with a stroll through town and a stop for some gelato.

JOEL