Lagoon Hostel Venice

... control measure (hint: it’s not working!) If you even accidentally drive into the area, much less park there, they will photo your car and send you a hefty bill! Did we mention that drivers here seem to all have the same death wish?

Our first stop was the Bargello Museum, which is home to works by Donatello and Michelangelo, among others. Then off to the Galleria Academia .Yes, we went to an Accademia in Venice, too. It does get confusing! The ...

... of you who are not Reddingites, Calatrava designed the world famous Sundial Bridge in Redding, CA. Michele had read about the Venice bridge and found that it was just as plagued by delays and cost over-runs as the Redding project. Michele describes herself as the only resident of Redding who hates the bridge, more for its cost than its beauty.
You will see some pictures on the blog, but two ...

... endowed a museum of modern art, which seems especially radical in Venice, with its nearly universal focus on the Renaissance.
After dinner and a rest, we finished our day with a night at the Opera! We saw “The Barber of Seville” a great, silly romp of an opera - and to add to the fun, it was performed inside one of the old Venetian palaces, with each act taking place in a different room. (The small audience followed the players and the Piano Quartet from room to room.)

... 8217;clock,” then added, “but maybe seven thirty, or maybe seven, depending on the people.” We weren’t at all sure what to expect at six thirty, but he was there.
Oh, did we mention that it rained most of the day? We were prepared and only came home with wet shoes. Since most of Venice was under over 3 feet water just a week ago, we considered ourselves very lucky.

Tomorrow, San Marco and (hopefully) dry weather.

... find. Then it started raining, I mean it IS Venice, so what more could you expect? But it wasn’t bad, so (after I bought an umbrella) we kept walking.

The next day was spent the same way, though without Steve. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed tracking down gondolas. We found a great little place that sold yummy ham and cheese Paninis, and had a surprisingly wonderful few days. Next stop: Rome.

... that we also had no idea where it was going. Just another interesting travel experience!

The remainder of the time in Venice we spent lost, and shopping... I guess, although I do not think either of us bought souvenirs. Vince said he felt like we were walking around in an open-air shopping mall. Cousins Properties should check into purchasing it, and rename it "The Avenue Venice."

... the rides they gave us. During the day the ride is picturesque Venice, bright, authentic, and dream like. The evening rides are more romantic. Strings of lights, black water, and dewy skin humid air create the perfect backdrop for intimate endeavor. I wasn’t impressed with any of the food I ate while in Venice. Granted I was frequenting  tourist spots, and those don’t really coincide with gourmet trinkets. I did eat Lasagna, I felt obliged. I like the ...

One says that you have to visit this city before it is going to sink...So this is what our mum got from us for her 50th birthday: a long weekend in Venice! We spend some wonderful 4 days in Venice, staying in a very nice bed & breakfast directly at one of those tiny canals, not far ...

... and fantastical. I can't imagine what it is like at other times of the year as carnivale was so prevalent everywhere you went. The weather was also beautiful. Very cold but clear and sunny everyday which was a nice change from London. Gondola rides are not cheap. I almost had a heart attack actually. Anywhere from 70 to 100 euro for 45 minutes! Still it had to be done. You can not go to Venice and not have a gondola ride! Nothing for it but to barter. I was bartering with the guy and ...