Marina in Venice
Gondola!
Where we took the gondola from...
Weeeee!
On the Grand Canal
St Mark's
The Grand Canal again
Large ships used the lagoon too
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Sunday 13th August 2006 - Venice
We took a ferry from by the campsite across the lagoon to Venice proper. Initially,
we walked towards St Mark's square, enjoying our first sight of beautiful Venice.
Before long we came to a gondola station though and couldn't resist treating
ourselves to a 45 minute private ride! It cost 100 euro but was worth it as
a "must do" thing in Venice.
Afetrwards, wontinued to St Marks and went into the cathedral. It has lovely gold mosaic ceilings.
Venice *is* very beautiful... much better than Martin remembered from his first ever visit as a 17 year old during his first inter-rail holiday.
We had a picnic lunch and then walked for miles, exploring the piazzas, narrow
streets and bridges over the canals. Then we got a ferry back to the mainland
and the campsite where we spent the evening.
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Marina in Venice
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Gondola!
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Where we took the gondola from...
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On the Grand Canal
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St Mark's
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The Grand Canal again
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Large ships used the lagoon too
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