Venice
Finally I got to go on a Gondola ride. Last time we were here one of us thought it was too expensive and they were probably right but I figure we won't be back so why not.
I think the place was even more crowded than last time and it was definitely hotter. I not sure if I just didn't notice last time but there seems to be an awful lot of deserted houses. According to our Gondolier it is because people can't afford to restore them in accordance with the regulations. What ever the reason it seems a shame to see old buildings falling apart. Of course there are always the popular significant buildings that constantly have scaffolding covering them up while they are being renovated, at great expense to the tax payer & tourist no doubt.
I think the place was even more crowded than last time and it was definitely hotter. I not sure if I just didn't notice last time but there seems to be an awful lot of deserted houses. According to our Gondolier it is because people can't afford to restore them in accordance with the regulations. What ever the reason it seems a shame to see old buildings falling apart. Of course there are always the popular significant buildings that constantly have scaffolding covering them up while they are being renovated, at great expense to the tax payer & tourist no doubt.
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| The Rialto bridge. |
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| The bridge of Sighs. |
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| Another thing I had waited ages for, Tiramasu. Unfortunately it wasn't that good. |
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| The masks in this ladies shop were beautiful and her family does all the work on them. She was very nice and, unlike most of the shops, let us take pictures and told us about some of the designs. |
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| Arrivederci! until next time. |
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