Farewell Florence, Italy

Debbie Adamson Adamson's Christmas Vacation
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- Jan 8, 2017, 6:46pm
- ⛅ -1 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- Italy Veneto Venice Teatro Goldoni 45.43598, 12.3356145°26’10” N 12°20’8” E
Day 25
Farewell Florence
January 8, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
This morning we packed up once again and caught the train to Venice. We boarded at 11.30 and arrived in Venice about 2pm. The first part of the trip was in tunnels which was causing havoc with the ears. I think Dave and I are showing our age as we enjoyed the peacefulness of first class on thr other train journey last week . We were around a couple of families which means constant chatter, luckily they left on the next stop. The scenery wasn't much today, bare fields and colourful houses. Venice was very chilly but the sun was shining. Our apartment is very very nice and spacious. By the time our host finished welcoming us it was time to do some shopping. Always an interesting chore trying to find things in European shops and then google translate whilst dodging everyone. When we get home to Australia a big juicy steak will be on the menu along with a schnitty parma. Chicken on the menu tonight again. We are just having a relaxing evening as we are all trying to get over coughs and colds. Decided to try our €42 (Euro/$60) bottle of Tuscan Chanti red wine tonight.

Photo 1 - Countryside on the way to Venice
Photo 2 - Inside of the train
Photo 3 - Coming into Venice, the light colour blue is the sea iced up.
Photo 4 & 5 - Main Canal of Venice
Photo 6 - Red wine for the nightRead more
Deirdre Harrowfield It's Monday here and raining yes raining buckeyes down last night woke me up well I'm almost over eating steak on the BBQ might have to invest in a electric frypan so I can cook something different
1/8/17Reply
Annette Luckraft Morning Debbie, just about to send one of my friends the picture of Manarola. she went to Italy last year and enrolled in a cooking class for a week at a little seaside town. The photo reminded me of her photos. All coastal towns may look the same but it sounds very similar Had BBQ tea at Sandra's last night Adrian and Keran are down so Caleb could catch up with his cousin. We are dog sitting Rubix while Miranda is in WA so I am getting plenty of walking in trying to wear him out for the evenings. I have developed bursitis in my shoulder from throwing the ball for him so that is a definite no no now. It is so painful and restrictive. Its been lovely rowing weather but not game enough to put the boat in because of the shoulder. You enjoy Venice.Cheers Annette
1/8/17Reply
Debbie Adamson Yes all 5 towns look similar. Have heap more photos but just try and pick a few to give you an idea of what we are seeing. I want to go back and do all the walks between the towns one day. Perhaps after a few knee & hip replacements. Brian will have to make a automatic ball thrower for Rubix in his spare time.
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