Venice
118 small islands separated by canals and linked bridges.
More than 250 churches, both consecrated and desecrated.
We have 197 left to see before we leave on Sunday.
Today, we left Florence at 11:00 am and took a 2-hour train ride to Venice. We went first class, private coach, a hand-shower (toilette), cookies/chips, and a beverage.
Nothing but the best for us.
The ride was really smooth and comfortable.
We arrived in Venice and then had to take the vaporette #2 to Rialto where we were met by Laura. We took a short walk to the apartment, climbed 1,000 stairs (actually 87) and was greeted at the door by Carlo, Laura's husband. Laura is really nice and quite funny. She did an excellent job describing the apartment and Venice, filled us in on where to go and what to do. She even left us a plate of bread, Nutella, jelly and honey. Carlo doesn't speak English, but we know we like him too; he's very honest. We overpaid and he counted the money out a couple times and then insisted we take our money back.
Good thing because things are more expensive here in Venice.
Nothing but the best for us.
The ride was really smooth and comfortable.
We arrived in Venice and then had to take the vaporette #2 to Rialto where we were met by Laura. We took a short walk to the apartment, climbed 1,000 stairs (actually 87) and was greeted at the door by Carlo, Laura's husband. Laura is really nice and quite funny. She did an excellent job describing the apartment and Venice, filled us in on where to go and what to do. She even left us a plate of bread, Nutella, jelly and honey. Carlo doesn't speak English, but we know we like him too; he's very honest. We overpaid and he counted the money out a couple times and then insisted we take our money back.
Good thing because things are more expensive here in Venice.
Jane, Julie and Alice went downstairs to get some pizza and beer, which we enjoyed on our terrace before going on our walk around Venice. Oh, the sights, breath-taking!
Exactly as you see in any picture or movie.
One of our first stops was in Piazza San Marco. That place is amazing too! Other than they have this big problem with Venetian Pigeons.
Apparently, you aren't supposed to feed them.
Apparently, you aren't supposed to feed them.
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