the view of la Basiclia di San Marco from our hotel room was half obscured by scaffolding, as almost all tourist landmarks usually are. i haven’t been to a big European city yet (Paris, Barcelona, London) without some sort of concealing metal framework facelift beautifying or restoring or protecting the building for future tourists.
not even the Bridge of Sighs was immune.
and yet, Venice is stunning. the haphazard labyrinth of narrow winding streets is mesmerizing and enchanting. it’s impossible to put into words how beautiful this watery city really is. as i’m sure you can imagine, i have hundreds of photos to sort through.
if you want to wait for them to load, here are just a few snapshots of our adventures…
[i felt like a James Bond blonde in this zippy water taxi from the airport]
[getting lost...]
[one of the few indoor places without NO PHOTO signs]
[Brandon was offered "good deal, good price" every time we walked by]
[you think Venice is romantic in the day? you could fall in love over and over at night]
[la Basiclia de San Marco]
[looking out over Piazza San Marco]
[getting lost again...]
[Piazza San Marco]
[on our way to the airport water bus -- sad to leave, but happy to go home]
[arrevederci!]
joy joy joy
Dear Jen,
your photos are stunning! I want to go to Venice right away!!! Take care my dear!
Great shots. Can’t even imagine all the great images you have to remember this once in a lifetime surprise event.
Great shots. Can’t even imagine all the great images you have to remember this once in a lifetime surprise event.
Oh yes and don’t worry about the time zone for cloud 9. It is where ever the two of you are.
What wonderful pictures. I really cannot wait to get some of them from you so that I can stare at them constantly and never forget the wonderful times that we had. I am not sure that the surprise, flights, and gondola ride could have flowed together any better!! Love ya!!