On Wednesday morning (April 15), we headed down to the beach. Lido has the only beach in Venice. It was interesting when we first got there because it was quiet except for some big machinery working. It definately isn't the cleanest beach but it didn't stop the kids from playing.
The beach was covered with seashells. Everyone that wasn't wearing shoes had a funny walk.
Eventually the kids got in. Lucas actually swam. We had kept Kate's old braces and they were perfect for her to wear with her water shoes.
They had a good time. While we were sitting there, this big machine came by and he wasn't going very slow.
In the afternoon, we took a boat tour to the other islands. This is a picture looking at Lido.
Our first stop was Murano which is famous for its glass. We watched a demonstration of a man making a bowl and a horse.
It was amazing how quickly he made that horse.
One of our favorite pieces of Murano glass that we saw was this violin. Every shop sells "Murano glass" but after awhile we decided only the pieces in the galleries were probably made in Murano and the rest in China.
On our way to the next island of Burano, I thought this was a neat picture. I don't know what it was at one time but the picture turned out well.
Burano is known for its lace and the fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. It will also be known to us as the island with the leaning tower.
At each stop we got to spend about 30 minutes. I guess enough time for us to shoot some pictures, spend some money and be on our way.
The beach was covered with seashells. Everyone that wasn't wearing shoes had a funny walk. 
Eventually the kids got in. Lucas actually swam. We had kept Kate's old braces and they were perfect for her to wear with her water shoes.
They had a good time. While we were sitting there, this big machine came by and he wasn't going very slow.
Our first stop was Murano which is famous for its glass. We watched a demonstration of a man making a bowl and a horse.
It was amazing how quickly he made that horse. 
One of our favorite pieces of Murano glass that we saw was this violin. Every shop sells "Murano glass" but after awhile we decided only the pieces in the galleries were probably made in Murano and the rest in China.
Burano is known for its lace and the fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. It will also be known to us as the island with the leaning tower.
At each stop we got to spend about 30 minutes. I guess enough time for us to shoot some pictures, spend some money and be on our way.
I just had to add this one of the kids. I thought it turned out cute. Kate is our little gondolier.
The last stop was Torcello. It was the first centre of civilization in the area. The only thing left is the Cathedral, 2 restaurants and a few homes/buildings.
We ended the day with Jason getting a good picture of how tall Devin is getting. He hasn't passed me but he is definately close. I'm not exactly sure what Kate was doing - dancing??
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