Alas, I did not go, but the photos are very enjoyable.
Part 2: My husband's trip to Italy Part 2 - Venice and Riccione
Part 3:My husband's trip to Italy Part 3 - The mountains and castle of San Marino
(I have been to Italy, near Turino, 10 years ago, when I had a business trip to Geneva and brought the family along for a quick, one-week stay in Geneva, Bern and Annecy, with a quick side trip to Mount Blanc and Monte Cervinia (the Italian side of Zermatt and the Matterhorn).)
One of the islands on the lagoon, heading toward Venezia - Venice.
My husband went to Italy a few weeks ago for a two-week international track & field competition. He sprints and does the long jump and triple jump.
The competition was in Riccioni, but he and his track mates took a one-day trip to Venice.
Nearly in Venice. The water is such a beautiful color.
The color of the water nicely complements the brightly colored houses.
This is a Gondola lagoon, where tourists can board Gondolas.
One of many small bridges along Venezia's miles of canals.
A restaurant along a canal.
The beauty one sees as the Gondola glides down the canals.
These photos are so restful to look at - the clarity of the water, the earthen tones of the houses, the bright colors of the passengers and the Gondolier.
A refreshing sip of mineral water as the Gondola passes under a bridge.
Some of the canals are very narrow, as you see here.
A broad canal. For some reason, this photo brings to mind a small fleet of very small pirate ships.
The Rialto bridge
More canals in Venezia. The water looks so inviting, doesn't it?
A close up.
Assicurazioni Generali.
Such beauty.
Passing through a narrow canal
And the day's journey to Venezia is nearly done.
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This is an exquisite photo essay ... I would give it 20 stars if I could !!!
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NEXT TIME I'll have to!
Thanks for sharing these great pics Kathryn
X: TY!
Ron: TY, yes, it IS cool.
mike: what a unique perspective. TY. Never thought about NYC that way.
Janet: You MUST take tons of pictures.
Nancy: TY.
The problem of deterioration is a difficult one.
Also, years ago, there was a horrible odor but my husband assured me that this is no longer the case.
It IS exquisite.
This is a 3 part series. He went in September of 2007.
made me feel as i was there!!
10 4 YA!!
What beauty.
thank you all.
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U wishing you laughter
part 2 soon.
3 parts altogether.
These are incredible. This is part 1. Part 2 will be up Sat or Sun.
part 3 up Monday or Tuesday.
Thank you.
they are really are great.
I will be waiting for part 2.
Thanks,
Part 2 later tonight or early tomorrow.
Part 3 on Tuesday.
bob, yes, he did a terrific job.
janice, thank you.
Lisa, thank you...
how deep is the water do you know?
Rae, Sandi, Renda...thank you for enjoying...