Wow! A picture perfect sunny, breezy fall day was on tap. We all walked to the Puppa for coffee. We’ve seen this elegantly dressed woman twice so far. The picture doesn’t do her justice with her high top sneakers encrusted … Continue reading →
The morning looked so promising out our windows: We were just leaving the building when Larry ran up to us. He and Amy were just about to board the boat for the airport, so we had time for a nice … Continue reading →
I think of my friends who run tours and how one group leaves and another comes in, each with its own particular qualities and personalities. So, we said good bye to Donna at the boat and stayed there talking to … Continue reading →
Donna, Andy and I set out early for Murano, where Donna knew about a special event, associated with the Biennale, called Glasstress at Fondazione Berengo Art Space, on Murano. Ken stayed home nursing a bit of a cold. We took … Continue reading →
We had no specific plan or goal so we started with coffee at the Puppa and headed towards the San Marco area. The doors of the Santi Appostoli church were open so we went in briefly. On the door was … Continue reading →
Yep. It was raining most of the day, but not hard enough to keep us inside. First things first, coffee at the Puppa Bar and then we went Rizzo, the fresh pasta place across from Ballarin, and got an assortment … Continue reading →
The morning was gorgeously sunny and crisp as we took a brisk half hour walk to Giardini for part two of the Biennale. In this area there are specific country pavillions which include most of Europe, the USA, Canada, Korea, … Continue reading →
The Puppa Bar was our meeting place. I was excited to see Amy. From there Amy, Donna, Larry and I walked through San Polo and into Dorsoduro to meet our teacher, Carolyn, and, and our friend, Nan, at the flag pole … Continue reading →
Our goal for today was to see the Lithuanian Pavillion of the Biennale because Wednesday was its last day, and it was the hit, the “must see,” of this year’s expo. Who would think that such a tiny country would … Continue reading →
The Biennale of Art in Venice is a real treat for me. The sheer quantity of contemporary artists represented is astounding and a bit overwhelming. Like most art, there is some you love, some you like and some that really … Continue reading →