There isn't much to write about our time in Venice. We didn't visit any museums, only stepped into one church and ate simply. What we did do, when we weren't ducking the persistent rain, was a lot of walking. Venice is a great city for exploring, and it's pretty easy to escape the crowds (and the crowds can be very bad in spots, like the Piazza San Marco) just by taking a random turn onto a narrow alley. Since we didn't actually
do that much, I'll just share some pictures.
Posing by canals
Store closed for nearly the entire month of August - a fairly common sign in Italy
Rain at Campo Santa Maria Formosa
Low budget lunch in the rain
The island of Murano, famous for its blown glass, which frankly didn't impress us
The colorful island of Burano
We found a Vol fan in Burano
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The colors are so vivid that the pictures almost come alive. That orange building certainly dwarfs Jeffrey's orange UT cap. Magge - is that a new red dress? It blended well amidst a sea of bright colors.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got to see Burano, it is quite colorful and fun. Loved the picture of the window with the blue flowers,and Magge in her red dress. I had not seen that before either is it new? Sorry it was so rainy. Love you
ReplyDeleteYup, got a new red dress at a flea market in Parma for 8 euro. It makes me feel very Parisian. I must look the part in it because two people asked me for directions yesterday on my way back from my language debacle. They quickly figured out that I didn't speak a lick of French. Oh well, at least I look the part.
ReplyDeleteOne thing Jeff forgot to mention in his post is just how easy it is to get lost in Venice as well. So many winding streets, that often end up in at a canal with no means of crossing - perfect for us most of the time, except when we were actually trying to get somewhere. Even with a map it was difficult because most streets (alleys) didn't have names, or maps would make it look as though there were a bridge when in fact there was not. I think the most common sight we saw were tourists trying to figure out their maps.
ReplyDeleteOh, and everyone, Jeff has promised me that when we're 70 we'll return to Venice so I can ride in a gondola. I wonder how much one will cost by then seeing as they're at least 80 euro now. Ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteAlready you have something to look forward to in your retirement! Gotta have projects and lots of things lined up for retirement so it is never too late to plan. Would you be willing to hold my hand if I come along? I want to see those winding streets, ride in a gondola, and yeah don't forget sipping on a delicious cappucino. :)
ReplyDeleteWOA, the buildings are so richly colored! Venice always seemed so cool. I never thought it would be that expensive to ride in a gondola! In comparison, is Venice more expensive or about the same as Rome?
ReplyDeleteThe costs in Venice are about the same as the touristy areas of Rome.
ReplyDeleteKiersten-Venice is very expensive, but also magical. Magge and Jeff are so right, the back alleys of Venice are absolutely amazing. Getting lost there and wandering those back alleys where you have to detour around the canals is great fun. We found a gorgeous piece of glass in one back alley that we finally bought and brought home, but had to re-trace our steps to procure it after thinking about the acquisition over night. Gracious, it took us a half day to find the shop again. Every time I look at that glass piece on our mantle, I remember with great fondness the fun we had on those winding, mysterious alleys. Put it on your list honey.
ReplyDeleteMags, the gondola ride was fun, but much over-rated. Rachel took a ride when she was there and the captain flirted like crazy with her, and took her on an extended ride. Our captain was totally uninterested in me (Ah age). So if you wait until 70 your ride that will probably cost 150 Euros will be underwhelming.