We started the day taking the boat from our hotel on the Lido Island to the island of Murano for a glass blowing demonstration at the factory and of course shoppping for bargains there. I bought a necklace and matching earrings along with a vase. Would have liked to buy some wine glasses but I already have too much stuff to pack and lug around.
Then we went to St. Marc's square where our tour guide pointed out the significance of many of the structures and their coumns and mosaics. Then we went shopping specifically searching for a shoe store recommended by our guide during our wine tasting tour. We finally found the Keyes shoe shoppe on Camp S. Lio and a couple of the girls found bargains. I just went and got my obiligatory gelato for the day which was a spectacular fig flavor.
We then piled into a water taxi to go over the lagoon to the island of Burano which specializes in lace and mask making. In addition, had a fabulous fish feast dinner complete with a fish spread on bruschetta, salad, fish lasagna, white fish, calamari, shrimp, fish risotto and almond candy and cookie and fruit for dessert. Of course, every meal has wine and coffee included.
Bought some more purchases.
Doing wash and trying to get the clothes to dry. Leaving tomorrow for Lake Lugano near the Swiss border with stops at Verona and Milan.
Oh to be you Gloria - I LOVE following your posts & revisiting the sights! I'm so happy you got to Murano - we really loved watching the glass blowing. Did you enjoy your funiculare ride? Rome is beyond words, I agree - so much to see & do! Erin laughed at the beagle riding w/ it's owner... only in Italia! Party on woman!
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