Barinia takes shelter from the weather in Santa Margherita, just short of Portofino. While Narelle goes ahead to Portofino by taxi for a tutorial with our good friend Santo, and Roberto, the chef at the Splendido Mare. The skipper remains ...See moreBarinia takes shelter from the weather in Santa Margherita, just short of Portofino. While Narelle goes ahead to Portofino by taxi for a tutorial with our good friend Santo, and Roberto, the chef at the Splendido Mare. The skipper remains with Barinia to keep watch on the weather. When the weather settles, Barinia sails into the spectacular harbor of Portofino. Patrick visits Ermes, the manager of the Splendido to peruse their libro d'oro, a fascinating record of the hotel's rich history. We then are then treated to a lesson from the hotel's maitre de cuisine - Chef Corrado. He shows Narelle the correct way to make pesto and celebrate the local ingredients. We conclude the day around a coffee table in the village with some genuine insights on ligurian life, from Franco - a true genovese. Written by
Karl Brandstater
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