In Better Hands...: A Perfect Day

The evening was perfect-not too cold and not too hot. The air felt light with little to no humidity. The waters were still and full of couples enjoying precious moments together. As we relaxed from a day full of walking our gondole guide sang to us some Italian songs and guided us down a lonely narrow canal. In those moments it felt like we were the only people in Venice. The sun was beginning to set and as we turned onto the Grand Canal the colors were breath taking. Absolutely one of my favorite parts of Italy thus far was riding in a gondole. Can you imagine living in a city like this? Above us were apartments and home. Women doing dishes and hanging their laundry with their windows open listening to the people in their gondoles and boats down below.

We started our day early. After eating breakfast at the hotel we began exploring the streets of Venice. We were on foot all day because today the water taxis were on strike. It did not cramp our style though! On foot was fine; it allowed us to go into all the shops!! We went to the market first and browsed and then in and out of all the glass shops. Venice is known for it's glass! It is beautiful but pretty expensive so you have to really search for the best deals. After some major shopping we decided to head back to the hotel to drop off our bags so we could go to lunch. (I don't know how we are going to get everything back to Colorado!) This hotel we are in is so nice! They did some of our laundry for us and had it waiting on our bed when we returned in the afternoon and then when we came back this evening they had turned our bed and drapes down and left us a candy on our pillow. Last night my mom had a hard time sleeping because she said the pillows were too hard. She stopped by the front desk just to check if they had any softer pillows and the lady pulls out a list of five different pillows they have to choose from. We have decided that we really enjoy luxury!

Lunch was delicious! Grandma kept going on and on about how it was her favorite meal. We had a calzone with cheese and mushroom and this time we decided to skip the wine and just drink water-shocking I know! Most of our day was spent sight seeing and taking pictures. As we walked towards St. Marco's Square we heard this Italian music that carried over all the people. You often see people playing instruments outside along the streets and outside the cafes but this was different. I followed the melody up the building only to see this cute old man sitting out side his window with an old radio. He was just playing music and people watching. What a lazy city Venice must be. We did a little more shopping and then we took a ride in the gondole. It may not seem as eventful but it was probably one of the best days yet. I have really enjoyed Venice. It is such a beautiful city. I love the water and the old buildings. It just has so much character and there are people in love all over this city. I will be sad to say goodbye to Venice but this is a city I will be visiting again!

Tomorrow we head to Perugia. The drive is about 3 hours and 45 minutes. Please pray for safe travels for us!