The land of Endless Romance
We decided to have breakfast before catching our train… probably not a good idea as breakfast only started at 8am and our plane left at 10:46… or so we thought. It actually left at 10:20. The end result was a rediculous spectacle of two Canadians running around with backpacks in tow, first to a number of wrong metro stations before reaching the Airport 5 minutes after the check-in had closed. Chris rushed to the info desk where there was another couple in our same situation (only without baggage to check in). They actually agreed to rush us through. We had an escort who ran us through the airport where we went through special “rush” lines for passport checks and security checks. I was certainly surprised that they let our backpacking bags pass through security… but I guess when you have an escort, anything goes.
Venice was simply a dream! We wandered in the streets, got lost (only to be found again easily by our friend the GPS), had Gellato, was seranaded by an elderly Italian man in a square, and went for a Gondola ride… one large “tick” for my list of dreams. To speak of Venice does not do it justice… so I won’t attempt it. Only to say that we had a splendid time.
I am surprised, however, because I thought that after being there once it would be out of my system… and it was the case until I found out that there is a week in February where everyone gets in costume and mask to walk around the streets… splendid!
The two of you have taken some really great pictures. It is also pretty amazing how much stuff you are seing and how many places you have been able to get to. Gina, I can picture you in Venice at the favorite spot(in your pictures) - Chris I am sure you are enjoying her happy moments too.
We are really enjoying reading your chronicles - it makes me want to travel.
Glad you are having a great time. I read your information with great interest.