We finally arrived in Venice! The flight over was great. We are spoiled rotten and have decided that the only way to fly is in a recliner! We arrived just minutes after the rest of our group and met up with them at the baggage carousel, perfect timing. We didn't plan or pack for rain. Have you ever seen photos of Italy when it was raining? No, s...

Well a short hop over from blightie arriving late afternoon. Took the waterbus from the airport to San Marco which took us just over an hour but caught this manificent sunset on the way. Make sure you get the tickets for the waterbus before you leave the airport as it is a good walk back, 10 minutes. Glad that we were reasonably sure on the hote...

Got up and had breakfast overlooking the Grand canal. Fantastic view watching the gondoliers getting ready and the motor launches bringing in provisions to the hotel. Deceided to take the water bus up the Grand Canal and get off past the Alto bridge to explore the more residential areas. Trip up the canal was like living in a film set and the wa...