We both felt like we were suffering from the aftereffects of our over indulgence the night before, so we just hung out most of the morning. Finally, we mustered our courage and got out to face the world. We kind of went the same route I had gone the day before with Elisa–out the Fondamenta Misericordia. First stop was for coffee at Torrefazione. That really helped get rid of some of the mental cobwebs. I saw this Venice Leggo set in a shop window:

Then we went to fruit and vegetable place, They really have nice stuff and the woman was very helpful and nice. It’s not really far from us. at all:

Then, we went to the bakery, Panificio El Fornaretto. There was a line out the door so we knew we were in the right place. Also, curiously, it is on Calle del Forno–the Oven Street.

We walked back on the next parallel Fondamenta della Sensa and had this view of the Madonna del Orto:

And I noticed this forcola (oar holder) on a door–must have been there for a squero–where they make and repair boats:

Walking home I enjoyed watching these guys unloading a truck/boat full of what appeared to be sound equipment. I love the intersection of the ancient with the very new:

We came home for lunch and rest time. Went for a stroll before dinner to buy a little gift for our Maryland granddaughters.

I saw this big sign from Strada Nova. It’s in English and I still don’t understand it??

We had a low key evening. I warmed up the delicious spezzatino (stew) from Bisiol and make us some greens, a mix of bietola and cichoria, and zucchini. Really great on all fronts.

These days are the benefit, the grace, if you will, of a long stay here in Venice. It’s time to exhale and breathe again.