Venezia

Trip Start May 24, 2008
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Trip End Jun 23, 2008

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Hello from Venice! We arrived here yesterday after a five hour train ride from Rome. Our last two days there were filled with more sight seeing and great food. We tackled the Sistine Chapel, St. Peters, Spanish Steps and more that I'm probably forgetting at this point. One of the highlights was a two hour lunch at a fantastic place near Vatican City - thanks to another recommendation by Nina's family friends. They even gave us free dessert - a molten chocolate cake with whipped cream that was to die for! There was still so much more we could have done, but fortunately we threw a coin into the Trevi Fountain the first day, ensuring our return!

Now we're in Venice, one of my favorite places. This is my fourth trip here, but its the first time for Nina and Erica. Unfortunately, I can't write too much as internet (like everything else) is so unbelievably expensive here...1 euro for 10 minutes. We've been wandering around all day just taking in the sights. This city is completely filled with tourists, but its just so unique that I don't get sick of coming back. I keep trying to get Erica and Nina to take a picture of pigeons covering them in Piazzo San Marco, but they're both pretty horrified at the idea. Tonight we plan to go to Harry's Bar for their famous bellinis (they are the original creator) before exploring some other areas of the city.

Ok I really must run now, but Ill try to report more when we make it to Florence on Friday. Until then...ciao!
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renbrandt
renbrandt on Jun 11, 2008 at 10:22PM

Ciao!
I have the requisite picture in St. Mark's Square covered in pigeons. Age 20! So tell Nina and Erica that they need to do it, if only to look back on.

Have fun and raise a glass of Chianti for me. Squid in its own ink is the specialty there. Go for it.

Love,
Renee

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