• A magical night

    September 6, 2025 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

    The day was a much needed rest day. The night was something we will never forget. Our AirBnB host and her husband offered to "take us out on their boat" for a couple of hours. And here is where we stopped being able to post our experiences because the evening was so much more than can be expressed in words. These are the words I have : Rita and Paolo picked us up in their beautiful boat and took us all around Venice by water. We cruised the Grand Canal and saw all of the magnificent palazzos, went down small canals to local neighborhoods, stopped for drinks and chicceti in the boat and marveled at the moonlight on the water. Rita shared the history and importance of places we didn't know existed. Paolo was so kind. They were incredibly generous in sharing their time and their beautiful city with us. We made new friends. We shared an unforgettable experience.
    Melanie
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