We are having a wonderful time in Venice. This is such a cool city. The one down side about today is that it is Saturday, and the crowds really seemed to have increased. I think a lot of locals come in for the weekend. The main pathways are simply packed with people, but like so many tourist destinations if you are willing to get a little of the beaten path it is not quite as crowded.
Anyway, yesterday was a lot of fun. We simply wandered around the city exploring its sites and streets and canals. We took a boat ride around the city. It was a good way to get a feel for the city as a whole. It is just neat to see that the only forms of transportation within Venice itself are walking and boats. Deliveries are all done by boat; we saw a UPS boat on the canal. It is definitely a unique experience.
Today has been another wonderful day. We actually met some more interesting people at breakfast. Two guys from Paris sat at our breakfast table, and we had a conversation about Paris as well as a few other subjects. It is always fun to meet new people. After breakfast, we went to secret itinerary tour (thanks again to Lillian if you are reading this) of the Doges Palace, the seat of government for this region for hundreds of years. It was a wonderful experience because they take you to the rooms that the public is not allowed into without being on this tour, so it was a lot more peaceful. We saw the place where Cassanova was imprisoned and learned about his escape. Jenny and I think we want to read Cassanova's book when we return to the States.
Well, I know that we are going to go enjoy the rest of our day, so I will stop and post some pictures. I am looking forward to our gondola ride later this evening (thanks again Mom and George if you are reading this). Take care everyone.
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