Unless one is lactose intolerant, who doesn't love ice cream, right?
Europe has some of the best ice cream in the world. R and I are ice cream fanatics. We never pass up a good ice cream cone or cup or ice cream bar. Heck, if find excuses just to walk 2 blocks or more to get the best ice cream shop all around our Europe trp. Each time!
There is this ice cream bar on a stick, called ROYAL. It is comparable to the ones we can buy at a local gas station or 7-11 here in the US. But, let me tell you even the cheapest ice cream bar is excellent there. I guess, the quality of the milk and cream is above par over there. Creamy and smooth, all the time. The chocolate that covers said ice cream bar is also heavenly. I love dark chocolates, so the darker and thicker it is, I'm in heaven!!
There are also ice cream shops that litter almost every corner of every city in every country in Europe. Ask a local merchant where he buys his ice cream and I bet you he will steer you to the best ice cream shop in town. And if the place is indeed popular, it will be for a fair price and the store will be a hole in the wall with a line of people waiting to get their ice cream cone fix for the day. The more locals in cue, the better.
Well, here are the photos, I have of my ice cream favorites. These photos are mine and each one holds a sentimental value to me, each one comes with great memories. Enjoy!
This ROYAL comes in various flavors - the classic vanilla with dark chocolate is a winner.
Pistachio is always a classic flavor for me. Sharing an ice cream cone, makes the experience even that memorable. I think R took more of a bite than I thought he did :-)
Europe travels are always best remembered with milestones. But for me, I remember the best places by the quality of ice cream they have to offer. I'm just that way.
See you all again soon....
