We've spent the last three days enjoying Venezia, where it has been hot and humid yet, as always, incedibly scenic and beautiful. The city is already filled with tourists even though its only early June. The first day here, we spent walking the streets around Piazza San Marco, where teh signature church, tower and all the pidgeons are. We also visited the Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal, and had drinks at a quaint bar where we watched the gondolas pass by. Rachel and I did quite a bit of jewelry shopping, while Greg mostly took in the sights.
Over the next few days we spent time visiting area where we hadn't been, like the Accademia (the art area) and the garden zone area on the island of Saint Elena (yes, there really is anisland nhere named after me, or me after it?). The Accademia had wonderful shops with more unique glass items, really beautiful pieces of artistry. The garden areas were a real surprise and a welcome change from the incredibly busy tourist are near Piazza San Marco and the Rialto bridge.
Last night we had dinner on the Grand Canal. Greg and I shared a baked sea bass served with Mediterranean style potatoes, zucchini, and carrots in a tomato sauce - simply delicious. We sat a table right along the canal and watched the gondolas and taxis pass by.
We are leaving Venezia today, returning to Berzo for the next 5 days. Rachel and I will visit here again before returning to the US since we both love it here so much.
Greg here - Rachel is suggesting I change my diet!! Living off of gorgonzola, prosciutto, pizza, lox, vino, birra, and fruit is somehow unhealthy? Sound like vacation to me....ciao.
Next blog won't be until next weekend when we're in Budapest. Until then, ciao!!
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Hi Elena, Greg and Rachel!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see your pics! I'm glad you are having such a great time! You have wasted no time getting into the shopping- you go girls!!!
Everything here is clipping along- your yard and house are fine. Do you want me to shut and lock your garage window ?(open a couple of inches)
While you are gallivanting around grand Italy, I am taking in the local sites of Mt. Lassen and Lake Almanor.I just got back from a "retreat" with some girlfriends and it was wonderful. Back to work tomorrow- bleh.
Will check in again soon now that I am getting the hang of this blogging thing- take care and have a fantastic summer!!!
Love to all, Susan
Actually, I think I posted this under an older posting so will try it here.... Does it work either way?
OH ELENA !!!! enjoy that vacation.. I'm going on a long one myself...=( (pam visiting this am..) booo hooo.. i'll miss ya guys but will keep in touch totally... xo great stuff on here btw.. =)
ReplyDeleteHi Sherrie. Goog to hear from you! Have a great vacation and let us know how yours is going. It's gonna be hard to come back to work that's for sure. Enjoy your time away from the office !
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! We sure thought of you when shopping for jewelry in Venice. We'll have to try for Alaska next summer. I'm writing this from my phone on the train back to Bergamo so it will be short or I'll get motion sick. No need to close the window. Thanks anyway. Will post more in a few days when we have computer access. Ciao!
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