nooooo, not Waldo or Carmen Sandiego :-) .... Me!!
Hint #1 ....
and hint #2 ....
.... I don't really need to say more do I?
I will say it is ABSOLUTELY FREEZING and even colder actually. Despite having good hand knitted Aussie wool socks in my boots my feet were freezing after tramping around the alleyways, over and across bridges. I am glad I brought my ski gloves and a bunch of big hand knitted scarves.
This is an incredible place. The first thing I saw when I got off the water taxi from the airport was two grand pianos being transported on a boat. Yah what? Not just one, but TWO?
I've learned you need to back pack and not haul anything you can't heave up a set of stairs. (Thankfully I am an economy packer!).
Lots of lovely people here. Most speak some sort of english to help you out at a pinch.
You can't be overweight and get lost, you will get stuck inbetween the walls of a small street.
You CAN go too far down a street and fall into a canal if you are not careful.
Life without cars in the way is lovely.
A fish market CAN be picturesque.
Taking 3 hours to eat dinner at a leisurely pace and not having to leave a rip-off tip was magic!
Ciao for now....
That's what I love about Europe... long, unhrried meals!!
Do you have fingerless gloves?!
Posted by: Chris | February 12, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Oh, I am delighted for you!!!!
~K
Posted by: karen burns | February 12, 2012 at 07:16 PM
Oh...I remember stepping onto that water taxi in Venice and thinking I'd landed in a land of magic. Just like the photos promised...and even better than that. Enjoy every minute (I'm insanely jealous!!!)
Posted by: Marcie | February 12, 2012 at 04:38 PM
You are living it up now. Love the picture and love reading about your walking around. I cannot wait to see those pianos being moved . TWo that is a WOW! moment just for you....
Posted by: Nancy Gene Armstrong. | February 12, 2012 at 04:38 PM
Hope you are not too cold. Your photos are beautiful. I have such fond memories of carless streets and leisurely meals and beautiful sights. It's so beautiful in Venice and I know you're enjoying it to the fullest possible extent. I'm looking forward to more photos.
Posted by: Joanne Thime Huffman | February 12, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Oh wow, how fantastic! You are so lucky - enjoy your trip! What beautiful photos...
Posted by: Sherri B. | February 12, 2012 at 08:03 AM
Your insights like your photos offer that different perspective that makes a place come alive. So glad you took the time to post this update, and share this amazing trip.
Posted by: Bren | February 12, 2012 at 07:47 AM
You lucky one... near by me than in USA *smile*
Enjoy your workshop, enjoy Europe and make lots of more great photos!
Hugs from Germany, also cold and freezy, but sunny and wonderful scenics on ice.
Posted by: Christine Baier | February 12, 2012 at 06:25 AM
Love the photos, and the underlining story too
Posted by: Chantal | February 12, 2012 at 02:08 AM
oh the memories..........i loved my time in venice and it is my dream to return someday.....if it's not too cold take a boat ride to the lido island
have a great trip, look forward to more wonderful pics
Posted by: nancy donaldson | February 11, 2012 at 09:17 PM
hooray, you are there! I believe in the coldest weather europe has had in years! do take lots of photos for us stay at homes and have good time!
Posted by: lyle baxter | February 11, 2012 at 06:43 PM