ITALY : Venice

After spending a fantastic day in Venice, we journeyed to Verona, the city known for its gondola rides, great food, and St. Mark’s Basilica and Square. Verona is made up of 113 islands, and there are no cars. All forms are by boat or walking, as there are multiple bridges not suitable for Vespas or bikes. (Yes! This means that Emergency Vehicles travel by boat ONLY!)

I think this will be the post with the most pictures. I found Venice to be super photogenic (all of the canals, churches, and sqaures) and so I had to capture each moment. 

      Ferry ride to Venice

Dropped Concert Attire at Murano Glass Factory

Toured Murano Glass Factory, Purchased Glass Items

Guided Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Square from Local 

Check out our Improptu Concert! (With No Binders - EEK!)

 Lunch and Gondola Ride

 Prepare for Conce

 Walk to Church, Rehearse, and Perform 

      

         

Shopping and Gelato

Ferry Ride, Bus Ride to Padova

Venice is up on my top 3 favorite cities we visited. I loved the feel and the brief history of the city. The Gondola Ride was so much fun and definitely worth the hefty price. It’s a unique way to see such an amazing city.

The pick-pocketers were definitely in St. Mark’s Square, so I suggest bringing some sort of small crossbody that will always be in your sight.

Also – backpacks are not allowed in many Basilicas, so keep that in mind when packing for day trips! 

Stay Tuned!  Tomorrow is Ravenna! 

xoxo