Venice Italy
We arrived in Venice to see a cute AIRBNB It has 4 bedrooms and a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
Out for dinner
We went out to the nearby mini market. I don't know if they just catered to a certain ethnic group or what. We could not find anything to eat for breakfast or dinner except for some ramen for the kids and Karen a chocolate bar. It is weird shopping in strange little markets.
Anyway the kids got ramen and were delighted. The adults went out to an Italian restaurant and enjoyed some great pizza, lasagna and pasta. Ryan picked a great place. Everyone was happy.
PS. Karen even found her Lemon Soda that we enjoyed on our last trip to Rome.
Exploring Venice
Venice is one of the most unique and fascinating cities in the world!
Why do we love Venezia! Top 5 things.
Well, let's start with the things I don't love about Venezia.
First Least Liked - I don't love the crowds in San Marco Square. (I do think the buildings are really cool, but not the crowds.
Second Least Liked -
The trinket shops. (Now I do have to agree that my Grand-kids might think this is #1 or #2. They have been looking for the perfect fan. )
Now the count down -
In #5 position - all the cool churches and buildings.
This church was really interesting
It is hard to see in the photo, but the ceiling is AMAZING! Not quite as cool as the Sistine Chapel , but pretty darn cool.
In #4 position - the cool bridges
Well, this next one is not a bridge, but it rivals the Fan-Tan Alley in Victoria BC.
In #3 position - the pizza and the calzones. (after a long time looking around )
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh Yeah!
Don't forget the Lemon Soda in Italy.!
Side note - a little trivia. Our cover charge and our drinks cost more than our pizza and calzones. (However, I must say the A/C and the lemon soda may have been worth it.)
In #2 position the gondoliers (the pizza and calzone almost won this position, but this was the first time I have been on a gondola ride.)
My first and maybe only gondola ride.
Not a gondola - but honorable mention.
Looks like a boat freeway.
Doesn't this shot remind you of the Italian Job !
Of course in #1 position - Venice Gelato
First - the hard part is picking out the flavor
Then the anticipation of eating it.
You need to sit down with a gelato to really enjoy it.
Saying goodbye to Venice
We even had to use up our last Eurail pass for the ride in and out of Venice .
