My Italy Trip Part 1 - Venice

Ciao,

Long time no blog! We went to Italy last week and we visited Venice, Genoa and Rome.

Due to the number of pictures I am posting, I will post a few blogs according to the cities that we visited.

First City - Venice. World famous for its canals and one of the most romantic places in the world (where else can it be when it's the birthplace of Giacomo Casanova), is stunningly beautiful both day and night but the little alleys and waterways also add a mysterious touch to the city under the moonlight.

To go around Venice, one has to either go on foot or take the motorised waterbuses called "vaporetti". Of course there are the famous Gondolas, which for centuries, were the chief means of transportation. I used "were" because they are mostly hired by tourists now. And by the way, a ride on the gondola costs between Euro 80 to 150 depending on when and where you hire it and it only lasts for about 30 to 35 mins. During the time, the gondolier will "attempt" to tell you stories and history of Venice.

There are an incredible number of churches and palaces in Venice. Most of them have undergone restoration and are serving as either churches or museums. They stand majestically next to the canals and everyone of them screams stories from different eras. They are such awe-inspiring sights that if you are inside any one of them, you can easily lose track of time from imagining what had happened in the past.

We spent about 3 days in Venice and fortunately, we managed to visit most of the major attractions. Hence, if Venice is your next destination in your holiday list, let me know and I will be glad to share some tips with you.