Venice. No roads but lots of walking

We arrived in Venice yesterday, Thursday, and overnighted. We had a looooong 1st day, off the ship by 9, into a boat to tour the lagoon, visit the island of Murano, famous for producing luxury glass art pieces, had a Gondola ride and then all over Venice by foot, ending the day with an excellent Walking Food Tour

Didn’t get back to the ship until after 10pm and were totally pooped out!

Venice has no roads or cars or vehicles of any type. Everything moves by boat . . . police on Jet Skis, to hearses & ambulances, construction & restaurant supply “trucks” and taxis. It is sublimely organized chaos that simply works.

We bought a 24 hour unlimited pass and used Venice’s “bus” service, the famous Vaporettto’s, as a Hop On-Hop Off system, giving our tired tootsies a rest, and travelling up and down the Grand Canal. We visited a local Fish & Veggie Market, stocked up on some Prosecco for the cabin, had a near miss with a pickpocket and in general had a great time.

Back on board and ready for an overnight sailing to Croatia. Into the home stretch, time winding down on this trip.Read more