Venice, one of the most romantic cities in the world. It offers picturesque scenery, stunning architecture and classic artwork around every corner. Arguably one of the most well know spectacles in the world is the Grand Canal. Just about a half mile away from the city center lies Venice's main water thoroughfare and a very popular destination. We are heading to the famous Rialto Bridge and San Marco Piazza. The first Opera house was opened to the public here. Today we walked our butts off. Seems like we did 20 miles but we only did 13 miles. Mostly on flat cobblestones except when we crossed the canals. We got up at 5:00 am to see our sail in. IN THE DARK but it was nicely lined with lights. We docked at 7:00 am and first ones off the ship by 7:30. We walked into Venice by the way of Rialto Bridge and onto San Marco. Walked all around the area saw the Basilica of San Marco which is the symbol of Venice, Doge's Palace a very gothic palace, the Jewish Ghetto, Rialto bridge which is the oldest that crosses the Grand Canal. We also saw the Bridge of Sighs which is where the prisoners would look out for the last time to Venice before being locked up or put to death. We also took a water taxi to an island called Murano where we watched the glass blowers make horses and a pitcher. This art trade has been taught by generations. We grab a bite to eat on our way back by the Rialto Bridge. Yes another piece of pizza. We were getting pretty tired and so we headed walking back to the ship. It was a long journey back or at least it felt like that. We were back on board by 4:15. Cold beer and a rest before we do dinner.
Another day tomorrow.
This is the oldest bridge that crosses the Grand Canal.
Bob is pointing to the Bridge of Sighs
Basilica of San Marco in the square. Tomorrow is day 2 we overnight here.Cherish The Moments, Love Deeply, Dream Big
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