Ciao..... We made it to Venice. Talk about an experience getting to a hotel. From the train station, we took a water taxi, then walked through some narrow streets to get to our hotel.
This city is amazing.....amazing that it has stood the test of time and literally exists standing in water... There are 118 'islands' that make up Venice. Can't even begin to describe it.
Our hotel room overlooks a canal and we've got a little balcony!! Absolutely cool! We've got the balcony door open and are listening to gondoliers singing.....although, they aren't quite Pavarotti!!!
It's been raining here this afternoon...just light rain, but the sun is peeking out. There's lots of people here. The weekends bring in 7 cruise ships.....7. Our local host, said the crowds will thin quickly tomorrow afternoon. We're meeting for a short walking tour and dinner at 6:30 pm, then have about a 3 hour tour tomorrow morning, which includes seeing glass blowing at the Murano glass making factory here in Venice. We're then taking a boat to an island north of Venice..a little fishing village called Burano mid afternoon tomorrow and will have dinner there.
Katie and I are doing well, just a little tired... just trying to absorb it all. It's been an amazing week. Between the two of us, we've taking probably 1,000 pictures, so there will be a mega-slideshow to share! I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
Sending love. Everyone take care and enjoy the rest of the weekend...
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2 comments:
Just read your blog. Venice must be absolutely like a fairy tale city, You have done a lot and seen alot in really a short time.
Take care, be safe.
Love you
Mom
Have you tried Limoncello yet? Besure to have some beofre you leave. Have a great time you can rest when you get home ;)
I love you both!
Michelle
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