Venice and sorts

Well, last you heard I was searching out family history in Paese. I've since left there, and sepnt a few days exploring Venice. What an incredible city. Built on the water, you just sit there and ponder why?

We stumbled across the fire brigade eating at a take out Pizza place, and so we figured it was the best place in town. We bought a few pieces of pizza and a beer, and sat watching the gondolas go by. It is such a distinct city, with nothing else like it.

It is unfortunate however, that the city is sinking and the water is rising. You can see doors that once were the perfect hieght for the water, are now bricked in because the water has risen so much. In fact, at the highest of tides, San Marco's Piazza can be covered in water, and the Gondolas can come through.

It's hard to describe, but its a place you never expect to visit. It's something you see on TV and think you'll never really make it. But then you're there. You're riding the boats, and exploring the city, and you're really in Venice. It's incredible.

And what else should you do when in one of the most unique cities with incredible architecture and art? Have a little fun.