Venice

Venice has dropped from a favorite. I had trouble getting us on the correct water bus, so we spent an hour this morning traveling the back waters of Venice.  When we finally  figured out, the crowds had beaten us and were found ourselves packed into saint mark's square.  We enjoyed the orientation tour by Rick Steves and then headed to the back streets away from the crowds. I just don't remember it being so intense before.  The shopping g is overwhelming. Every corner houses another five shops, they are are every where.  We found Frari church and spent some time enjoying the art work.  Found our way through the maze of streets, what a travelers nightmare. Every one  is looking at maps, asking for directions and looking hot and frustrated. We got a tip from Rick Steves that helped us a lot. Each square has signs that point to main attractions. The signs are not very noticeable unless you know where to look. They saved us.

We are glad to be staying near the train station, easy to locate.

Back at our room we enjoyed a glass of wine in the patio and the had a dinner of fresh fish and spinach. Yum.

Time for bed, we go to Bolzano tomorrow, hope it doesn't disappoint.  We are doing well. Venice proved to be a bit too intense for me.  Will be back when it isn't peek season,