Being Here Now
We had planned to go to Bassano del Grappa on this day but when we woke up we didn’t feel like rushing to the train and Ken said “I’m not drinking grappa!” so we didn’t go. We just took our … Continue reading →
Jan
Slowin’ Down
The morning started with a text from Martin saying that he and Bill were going to the Frari. Since it’s so close to us, we met them for a quick coffee there before they went into one of our favorite … Continue reading →
Gesuiti and more
We set out for Cannaregio after coffee at Doge. The walk over was easy–meaning not too crowded going over Rialto. I stopped into Sephora to see if it would really be cheaper to buy an Italian perfume here. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →
Just a Great Day!
Neither one of us slept well. In fact, I wanted Ken to get up and go with me around 5am to Piazza San Marco but when he said no I lost my zeal and just stayed lazily in bed. Caffee … Continue reading →
Monday Rhythm
It’s interesting how the general rhythm of Venice is different on the weekends. I guess like any big city but especially here. The crowds are less and the clicks of heels on pavement, going to work are in the background. … Continue reading →
In and Out of The Flow
Travel is like this–some days you are “in the flow” and everything goes perfectly and some days things are a little bumpier. All part of it. Just like life. I woke up feeling a little less than eager because I … Continue reading →
Postcard Picture Day
The predictions were all for rain and storms most of the day so we decided to get out early (we were done with coffee at Nomboli by 10:00) and beat the wet. Well, first off, it was a beautifully clear … Continue reading →
A new Friend
I had a “date” to meet Jill for coffee this morning so I took the vaporetto from San Toma out to Sant Elena. I knew I had no more rides on my card but I just couldn’t make the machine … Continue reading →
Amici da Slow Travel
I had Pilates this morning so we got out of the house at 10:30. Ken walked over there with me because someone was coming to clean the apartment. It’s nice–she changes the sheets and gives us fresh towels, etc. So … Continue reading →
Too darn Hot
We knew it would be hot and that we should get going early but somehow we just lingered until it was 11:00. First stop–Caffe del Doge and then we went looking for the Church of the Day: San Giovanni Elemosinario. … Continue reading →