Almost a Total Washout, March 07, 2023

 Unfortunately, the clouds came back this morning and its been raining all day.  Spent most of the day huddled in our cozy home and packing up as its our last full day in Lagos. However, it was not a total loss as our last dinner here was a true delight.  

We also can't really complain about the last two days as over the past two weeks the weather has been mostly sunny and warm, allowing us to be quite active, getting to see so much of Lagos and its environs.  We really enjoy being here, not only because the weather is usually so sunny and warm for this time of year but the multiple outdoor activities and sites you can do and see here are so numerous.  The variety of cuisines and good  quality of fresh seafood available is excellent.   Also, the people are very friendly and have no difficulty speaking English.  We will definitely be back.

Our last dinner was at Trattoria Vecchia Milano, a delightful Italian family restaurant.  The restaurant is very cozy as there are only about 12 tables so reservations are strongly recommended.  The place is owned and run by a Sicilian family that serves up true Italian cuisine.  What a delicious way to finish our time in Lagos.   

Burrata Caprese salad with olive oil and balsamic 

Beef Carpaccio with arugula, parmesan and olive oil

Lasagna alla Nonna is, according to the owner, his grandmothers recipe and it was melt in your mouth amazing

                                Crusted Seabass on a bed of spinach with olive oil and balsamic

Dessert was a very filling pistacio crusted souffle with a warmed caramel sauce filling.  No calories!!

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