We're in Venice, and after tracking the weather weeks in advance and seeing thunderstorms galore, it was surprising to land and see sunshine. Guessing the "never trust the weather man" saying was correct this time! We were taken to our hotel by a water taxi that went through the Grand Canal, where we got a brilliant view of the Rialto Bridge and went right under it! Instead of the everyday entrance by a front door, there is a dock at the hotel we are staying in and we jumped off and was helped by the very friendly bell hop. The rooms are amazing, and are worth every penny! I mean, it is an ex-palace! We decided to spend our afternoon yesterday exploring Venice. We got our map and off we went! We pretty much saw most of the city yesterday; Rialto, St. Marks Piazza, The Grand Canal and Basilica dei Frari. The walk was long, and we hate dad for dragging us around the labyrinth of alleys and bridges, but we finally got back to the hotel in the late afternoon. Mum went for a nap while us kids took dad to the square outside and ate a pizza.
The only food we have eaten so far in Italy has been pizza and spaghetti! It's kind of something you have to do! Today, I am typing this as I sit by the Rialto in a nice restaurant. Earlier we visited Merano where we watched a master of glass blowing, make a horse and a flower right before our eyes! It was incredible and according to our guide, the glass master had been working for the factory for forty years! Talk about experience! Our plan for the for the rest of the day is to chill and relax. Tomorrow is where the real adventure begins, because we will be able to board our cruise ship, and it will take off on Sunday morning. For now I say ciao!
Jasmine :)
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