Sunday, September 16

Sunday in Venice and not a church to be found. The magnificent Cathedrals have become empty Museum pieces. Beautifully crafted over hundreds of years but like tombs spiritually

We've thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this ancient city of canals. Eating outside in the sunshine beside the river, riding the boats and gondolas from stop to stop, sitting listening to the live symphony at St Mark's Square (where tea for 4 is a hundred dollars) and wandering the maze of narrow Cobblestone streets.

Today we sailed the canals to a couple of other islands. Murano is a slower paced ancient city famous for glass blowing. We picked up a few gifts there, had lunch (pasta of course) and took the water bus back. What an unforgettable experience. The weather is sunny and warm.
Tomorrow we'll be up at 4 to fly to Rome