Nov 7, 2009 - Were leaving town

Were leaving town It was our last day in Venice and today we took an excursion from the ship to the islands of Murano and Burano one famous for its glass the others for their lace. ... Once back on the ship we had some lunch and stood on the back of the ship as we left Venice. ... We went back to our cabin had a rest and then dressed for our first formal night.Were leaving town It was our last day in Venice and today we took an excursion from the ship to the islands of Murano and Burano one famous for its glass the others for their lace. ... Once back on the ship we had some lunch and stood on the back of the ship as we left Venice. ... We went back to our cabin had a rest and then dressed for our first formal night....

Nov 6, 2009 - Ahoy !

AHOY! me mates’ We be land lubbers no more. We ended our evening with a show in the main theater which was a top orchestra from Venice. ... Tomorrow we tour Murano and Burano.AHOY! me mates’ We be land lubbers no more. We ended our evening with a show in the main theater which was a top orchestra from Venice. ... Tomorrow we tour Murano and Burano....

Nov 5, 2009 - Venice a story of time

Venice is a truly remarkable place. ... Lesson #1 for the day It's cold in Venice in November; bald people need a toque. ... We are living on Pizza rolls and other so called Venice snack foods. ... We have another two days in Venice. ...

Nov 4, 2009 - BONJOURNO !

Hi Guys Safe and sound in Venice. ... Stephs weather luck ran out and it was raining on arrival in Venice. ... We took a water taxi to the hotel believe it or not a beautiful wood boat upholstered like a Tijuana Taxi,baby-blue velor anyone? Lesson#2 for the day Buy a good umbrella before you get there.Hi Guys Safe and sound in Venice. ... Stephs weather luck ran out and it was raining on arrival in Venice. ... We took a water taxi to the hotel believe it or not a beautiful wood boat upholstered like a Tijuana Taxi,baby-blue velor anyone? Lesson#2 for the day Buy a good umbrella before you get there....

Oct 25, 2009 - Venice

I know I should not complain but BRRRRRRRR Venice was cold. ... However, we still had a wonderful time in Venice. ... Our first day was sunny so we walked around the 117 islands that compose Venice and visited The Rialto Bridge and San Marco Square. ... Venice is a very unique city, which probably has to do with the fact that there are no cars, simply boats. ... Our second day in Venice started late, mainly cause we both drank a little too much the night before and were moving at a slow pace. ...

Oct 19, 2009 - Venice to Dubai

Magical - fairytale - slight mist - sun coming up - the view outside our door on the back of the ship as we came down the Grand Canal past St Mark's Square in Venice. ... No need to rush off the ship - the sun was shining, so we walked to the Piazza by the bus station - coffee in the Piazza - then time to once again take in the atmosphere that is Venice - a wander around the canals - last check out of the gorgeous gondoliers - then time to get a bus to the Airport. ... Check in and then time for a last piece of that wonderful Italian Pizza with all the mozzarello flowing - and - not one but two of my favourites "Cafe Noisette" (Noisette is French for “hazelnut,” the beautiful color this coffee turns with a small addition of cream.Magical - fairytale - slight mist - sun coming up - the view outside our door on the back of the ship as we came down the Grand Canal past St Mark's Square in Venice. ... No need to rush off the ship - the sun was shining, so we walked to the Piazza by the bus station - coffee in the Piazza - then time to once again take in the atmosphere that is Venice - a wander around the canals - last check out of the gorgeous gondoliers - then time to get a bus to the Airport. ... Check in and then time for a last piece of that wonderful Italian Pizza with all the mozzarello flowing - and - not one but two of my favourites "Cafe Noisette" (Noisette is French for “hazelnut,” the beautiful color this coffee turns with a small addition of cream....

Oct 17, 2009 - Venice

He looked through the article and noted there was a listing for Venice. ... Venice is reputed to be the most expensive city in Italy, and we were having trouble finding an acceptable place to stay there. ... We checked out the B&B that was listed on the NYT’s site, and found that it was completely booked in October, except for the four days we planned to be in Venice. ... The website for the B&B made it clear that they were located on the mainland, not in Venice proper, but that didn’t phase us at all. ... If we weren’t happy, we could always leave and pay more to stay in Venice itself. ...

Oct 12, 2009 - Venice - board 2nd cruise

A bit of shopping then off on the Alilunga to the cruise terminal.A bit of shopping then off on the Alilunga to the cruise terminal....

Oct 11, 2009 - Venice

Well - Venice is built on 117 small islands, has some 150 canals & 409 bridges. ... Easy day just strolling in the sun and enjoying Venice. ... Stroll after dinner to again enjoy Venice - listen to the orchestras in the square. ...

Oct 10, 2009 - Nice - Venice

Not sad to say goodbye to mosquitos. Train was 1hr 5 mins late - ran across Milan railway station for next train - thank goodness Milan is easy to negotiate - made it! Nice train to Venice. ... Starting to get dark when we arrived.Not sad to say goodbye to mosquitos. Train was 1hr 5 mins late - ran across Milan railway station for next train - thank goodness Milan is easy to negotiate - made it! Nice train to Venice. ... Starting to get dark when we arrived....

Oct 5, 2009 - Venice and Island of Burano

Up and on the bus by 0750 hr to beat the rush into Venice. ... Then we had free time to explore some of the streets in Venice, without getting lost! The tide was changing and the whole of St. ... We said good-bye to Venice. ...

Oct 4, 2009 - Innsbruck to Venice

Finally a day with a later start. When we arrived in Venice, we took a water taxi to an area just off St. ... Walked around through more streets but were warned to pay attention to what streets we were walking through when we had free time to explore, as the streets of Venice are like a spider web and it doesn’t take long to get totally lost. ... We decided to stick with the tour guide! Another ride on a water taxi back to where our bus was waiting for us on the mainland.Finally a day with a later start. When we arrived in Venice, we took a water taxi to an area just off St. ... Walked around through more streets but were warned to pay attention to what streets we were walking through when we had free time to explore, as the streets of Venice are like a spider web and it doesn’t take long to get totally lost. ... We decided to stick with the tour guide! Another ride on a water taxi back to where our bus was waiting for us on the mainland....