Venice--the city of a thousand postcards...
Trip Start
Jul 21, 2005
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Trip End
Aug 05, 2005
Venice,
Italy
Monday, August 1, 2005
The city of Venice is incredible! So much to see, little ornate details everywhere in the architecture, postcard photos at every turn.
We explored the piazza and all of its shops and restaurants and sat down for breakfast at one of them. With a small orchestra playing music (5 euro charge per person for the pleasure) we had the most expensive quiches and coffees going. The meal cost 50 euros, but the ambience was worth every cent!
We wandered the streets and back alleys around San Marco and did some shopping for the beautiful Murano glass local to the area. Then decided to take a break and go for a gondola ride through the canals. I know, it's the touristy thing to do, but is a spectacular way to spend time and great for photos.
After a brief rest back at our hotel, and a quick email check, we set out for drinks at the famous Harry's Bar. Noted for it's famous clients (Aga Khan, Orson Welles, Ernest Hemingway and Truman Capote) we drank in the atmosphere and several Bellinis before heading out again. We stopped next door to make reservations for tomorrows dinner at the Grand Canal Hotel Restaraunt.
Dinner was at La Caravella, delicious meal in a beautiful courtyard, with great service to boot.
