San Giorgio and San Lazzaro

San Giorgio is without a doubt my favorite island! It is a perfect little gem. I would gladly go there every day to enjoy a perfect cappuccino in the lovely cafe, stroll along the wooded paths, and meditate. It is not one of the major attractions in Venice so there were no crowds. The view from the church belltower is arguably better than the view from the tower of St. Mark's (which you can see from San Giorgio.)
San Lazzaro is the Armenian island. It is completely occupied by the Armenian monastery and grounds. Being there was very moving for me. We met a couple from LA whose grandparents were from the same town in Turkey as mine and we shared their stories. It was a wonderful experience.
We ended our long day back in our neighborhood with the best wine and cicchetti we've had yet. What a treat!
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