Once we got to Venice, we took the scenic route to our hotel on the island of Lido. It was another hour on the Vaporetto (water bus) thru the Grand Canal. We found a good place to eat and went walking to enjoy the sunset. The Gelato (Italian ice cream) was delicious and reasonably priced.(2 Euros for a good size scoop)
On Tuesday morning, we headed out early to a perfect day of weather. It was probably high 60's or low 70's but that sun was nice and warm. We went straight to the Piazetta San Marco.
We walked around St. Mark's square. This is the front of St. Mark's Basilica.
The mosaics are beautiful.
This mosaic is from the upper part of the main portal. The work that is put into the mosaics is unimaginable. The inside of the Basilica is mainly all mosaics.
We decided to just walk the island. Some streets were very narrow which Jason had fun demonstrating.
I believe this is part of the Church of S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari.
I believe this is part of the Church of S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. This is one of the views from a bridge that crosses the canal. After a while, things start looking the same.
I had to add these next 4 pictures - Lucas made us laugh!
The kids were getting a little bit bored so we got on a gondola. I don't think you can go to Venice without experiencing a gondola ride. This is the Bridge of Sighs. They hide the construction work behind these huge tarps with advertising on them. There was quite a bit on construction going on.
The kids did finally perk up.
Devin snapped a good picture of the gondolier. He hardly talked and he definately didn't sing.
Some of the gondolas are definately more fancy than others.
After the ride we headed to a different part of the island - more residential. Kate and I were on a mission to find a bathroom. The boys could not keep up. We followed the signs but after a long trek, we had no luck.
So we went to a nice restaurant right along the grand canal and had a nice early dinner. The bathrooms were the nicest we had seen and there were actual toilets that were at least 1 1/2 feet off the ground and no water shooting at you when you stepped away. We chose very well to end our day.
I need to go have a French lesson but I'll post again later, so check back soon!
I had to add these next 4 pictures - Lucas made us laugh!
The kids were getting a little bit bored so we got on a gondola. I don't think you can go to Venice without experiencing a gondola ride. This is the Bridge of Sighs. They hide the construction work behind these huge tarps with advertising on them. There was quite a bit on construction going on.
The kids did finally perk up.
Devin snapped a good picture of the gondolier. He hardly talked and he definately didn't sing.
Some of the gondolas are definately more fancy than others.
After the ride we headed to a different part of the island - more residential. Kate and I were on a mission to find a bathroom. The boys could not keep up. We followed the signs but after a long trek, we had no luck.
So we went to a nice restaurant right along the grand canal and had a nice early dinner. The bathrooms were the nicest we had seen and there were actual toilets that were at least 1 1/2 feet off the ground and no water shooting at you when you stepped away. We chose very well to end our day.
I need to go have a French lesson but I'll post again later, so check back soon!
2 comments:
Loved both of your last posts. Your lives abroad sound so enriched and interesting. The places you have visited are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing such beauty. The kids look fantastic. Give them a hug for us.
I cannot believe how big the kids have gotten! Especially the boys! Aww, I remember when they used to come over and play Nintendo!!! Looks like you all had fun in Venice! I absolutely loved it when I went out there in '06! I miss the gelato! Hope you all are doing well. Say hello to the family for me!
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