Call it what you may, Venice is a truly different and unique experience. To arrive in Venice, fresh off the train, one walks through small "streets" footpaths. Rather than coming to an intersection, one arrives at a bridge. Where one fears being hit by a car in Rome, one does not hear a single vehicle in Venice. That is, vehicle with wheels, the only motors are the boats that pass under bridges, turn corners around buildings, and swerve to miss gondolas.
As with our arrival in Rome, we made our way to the hotel, checked in, grabbed a map, and set out exploring the area. We were warned it is easy to get lost in Venice. Luckily, as is always the case, Ryan was a star navigator, and led me through the twisting, turning, increasingly narrower "streets" making our way to Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal. During our first night in Venice, Ryan was amazingly patient with my frequent "Italian Job" references, pauses to stare at the water, or photo stops on (almost) every bridge.
I believe the nights in Venice were my favorite times. The buildings, bridges, and canals took on another look, had an almost enchanting feel. Near our hotel, in a quiet neighborhood, the water in the canal was completely still, not even a ripple.
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| Rialto Bridge |
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| Canal in front of our hotel (red awning) |
Ryan and I have different opinions on our favorite food locations. He believes some of the best meals were in Rome, I believe some of the best meals were in Venice. Maybe it was my Venice nights euphoria, or maybe it was the fact I stepped out of my comfort zone, and truly experienced the very best of Venetian cuisine.
One particular dinner.....
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| Musicians would pass by and play in front of the restaurants. |
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| Italian Dinner must include wine. |
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| Love :) |
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| Embracing the local, and extremely fresh cuisine. Grilled (whole) fish. |
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| Excellent restaurant. Highly recommended. |
Welcome to Venetian Nights, filled with delicious cuisines, and local experiences.
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Take a stroll from the Caravaggio neighborhood, through the many narrow streets (footpaths), to the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal.
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