Punta della Dogana
We had to be out of the apartment theoretically at 10:00 for the cleaning person but Elisa came down around 9:30 and an hour later we were still talking with her. We are trying to work out a visit for … Continue reading →
What’s New
I was beginning to feel a little oppressed by the weather (Florida girl), but as soon as we went outside, the slight drizzle in Campo Gesuiti made me smile. This little life style we have carved out in Venice is … Continue reading →
Chronorama
We woke to gray drizzle and chilly temps and for while I was thinking we should just stay in, but around 11:00 there was a break in the rain and we hurried off. First stop, Campo San Luca for coffee … Continue reading →
A Culinary Adventure
Nan had invited us to join her and some friends at Michelin Guide listed Trattoria Gatto Nero on Burano. Ken declined, but I was to meet her at noon on the Fondamente for a water taxi pick up. Oh–I got … Continue reading →
Returning to Italy
We had an 11:00 am pick up scheduled for the GoOpti bus. So we got all ready and went out to take the various bags of garbage to the street containers. Oosem bakery has amazing breads, we could smell the … Continue reading →
Parks
Since we plan to spend the next three weeks in an urban environment, Venice, this was the day to fill up on nature. We walked through town and found ourselves on “embassy row.” The American Embassy is in a stunningly … Continue reading →
Rain Rain Go Away
Easter Sunday. The town was so quiet. The food tour guide told us that family Easter meals are for brunch, not dinner, so there were only us few tourists out and about today. We were headed for Tivoli Park, but … Continue reading →
Townies
The day was totally grey and threatening rain. With Easter weekend upon us and knowing that just about everything will be closed Sunday and Monday, we focused on gathering provisions. List in pocket, we headed to the market. First we … Continue reading →
Lake Bled
Still well below freezing, we decided to wait for the 11:00 bus to Lake Bled. (I cannot believe this is me going out when it’s in the low 40°s, but I try to walk super fast and warm up). Got … Continue reading →
Food Tour
It’s in the high 20°s when we wake up in the mornings, so I am in no hurry to go out. So, we did some laundry and finally went for a walk in the late morning. We came out the … Continue reading →