If you’ve been following along, you know that we’re in negotiations with a gondolier who’s on his home turf and seems to have the upper hand. OK. He definitely has the upper hand. But let’s get back to what makes gondolas so unique and special. A gondola is a beautiful thing. Continue reading “The Gondola – She’s a Beautiful Thing”
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Nighttime Gondola Ride
Each afternoon here in Venice, we spend time watching gondolas full of tourists ply the waters of the canal behind our hotel. It’s a laid-back scene. Gondoliers belt out Italian classics everyone knows. Their voices echo off the walls of the surrounding buildings. Everyone is happy and having fun. We’re going to take a gondola ride ourselves – tonight! Continue reading “Nighttime Gondola Ride”
Lunchtime in Venice
It’s lunchtime in Venice, Italy. We left the crowds in Piazza San Marco and roamed the back streets to find a nice place for lunch. It didn’t take long. We settled in at a cozy restaurant situated on a quiet canal. If I had wanted to, I could have put my hand in the water while sitting at our table. (I didn’t want to). Continue reading “Lunchtime in Venice”
