A Day for Meandering
Well despite a long day of flying from Arizona to Venice, I arrived feeling pretty darned good. So I checked into my hotel, showered, took a couple hours of nap and then bought my 1.20 Euro ticket from the (exceptionally nice) Hilton Garden Inn to Venice.
Despite waiting for the mid-day sun to subside I still wound up walking for almost 5 hours. Bliss....
The Grand Canal Looking Towards The Rialto Bridge
I had only one firm destination and that was Ottica Carraro; Venice's home for one-of-kind, yet affordable, eyeglass frames. They aren't for everyone, but I love 'em.
The Glasses from Ottica Carrraro
Sooo Italian
The rest of the time I only had a general inclination where I was. Which, for Roadboy, is heaven. Cause thats when I stumble on stuff.
First off the Bridge of Sighs is in the middle of refurbishment and has been wrapped up in clouds. So, at least for now, it sort of has a Disneyland feel.
The Bridge of Sighs Has Been Seemingly Set Adrift
I then spent lots of time people watching, especially the kids (of all ages) feeding the pigeons on Piazza San Marco. Piazza San Marco joins Trafalgar Square in London and Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona as premiere pigeon / human play venues.
A Lot of The Best Stuff in Travel is Free
Like all Italian cities there were folks that were dressed like supermodels, mixed in with pure elegance, and a whole bunch of "What Not To Wear".
Wow!
Wow?
The Music
The Food
The Art
David Slays......
Some Street Art
I can now verify that the Love Locks Craze I saw in Paris last winter has reached Venice. At least on the Accademia Bridge!
A Kiss, A Lock, A Key Is Tossed in The Canal
I finished off my movable feast with street food. A magnificent fresh mozzarella panini, a tall bottle of beer, and some cool mojito sorbet.
Time for bed!
Tomorrow it is all day on the train to Florence and on to Siena, but I'll spend a couple of more days in Venice before I leave.
Roadboy's Travels © 2011
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