We left Lisbon on Monday at 12:45. The flight stopped in Cologne/Bonn Germany airport for a 2 hr lay over. We got to Venice at 8 and got to the hotel by bus and then water bus. The city was lit at night and kkjust beautiful...wish I could have gotten some shots. Claudia got some on her camera so we will habe to wait for the pics. Our hotel is very nice and includes a nreakfast which is good because food is VERY expensive here. For just spaghetti and a glass of wine cost 17 euros so at least $20. Tonight we were going to sit in St Mark's Square and have a glass of wine amd listen to music but wjen we discovered a glass of wine cost 13 euros we left! Our 4 euro bottle we bought was just fine.
On Tues we began exploring the city and walked solid for 6 hours. There is so much to see and explore. I don't think we will see it all in the time we have, but we will definitely get the flavor. The streets can be hardly wider than 1 person walking. They go a ways and end at a canal and there is a foot bridge over. Then you come to a big open square with shops. It is a fascinating city. The venetian masks are all over and beautiful. Claudia got one for her granddaughter, and you can buy them for thousands.
This morning we explored some more and walked for about 5 hrs. This afternoon we took a boat excursion to 3 outer islands. The first was Murano which is known for its Venetian glass. It is beautiful! I took a video of some glass blowimg. They said it takes 20 yrs of studying with a master to be an artist.
The 2nd island was Burano which is known for its venetian lace. Very beautiful and delicate. It is also known for its brightly colored fishermen s houses
The 3rd was Torcello. It was the 1st center of civilization in the estuary. Only the cathedral and church remain from 639 AD. It is amazing to see something that old still standing.
It has been a tiring 3 days but I feel so blessed to have been able to experience Venice.
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