Voluptuous Venice

I spent Sept. 28th and the 29th in Venice as our ship was docked overnight. What can I say about the city of Venice? It is beautiful and charming in many places.

We took a waterbus from the cruise ship to the waterfront which gave us a wonderful view of the city. There was a balcony on the back end of the waterbus where I sat and took a number of great photos. We saw dozens of churches, historic buildings, domed structures and just the beauty of the waterfront.

The canals and bridges along the waterfront are very picturesque. Once you leave the waterfront, however, the scenery isn't as beautiful. The bridges are in more disrepair, houses show signs of the salt water and there is the odor that is missing along the waterfront - the fact that the canals are also their sewer system.

But along the waterfront it if beautiful. St. Marks Square and the Cathedral are like going back in time to the Renaissance. The Ducale Palace is a fascinating place. The artwork and detail of each masterpiece is unreal. Our guide was one of the best we've had at any site. He is a historian turned tour guide so he gave an in-depth and wonderful history and insight into the works of art and the history of the Dulcale who governed Venice to the end of the 1700's. It was quite an experience.

Venice was a wonderful experience. I thought it a fascinating city and very different from anything I have experienced. We are at sea today having just left Messina, Sicily. I will post again tomorrow about my adventures in Messina. Until next time...God bless.

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