The Sinking City

The following day, Lauren and I woke up and took a bus through the main canal. It was a lovely ride because we were able to just sit and look at the beautiful old buildings lining the canal. It was interesting to think of Venice during it's prime when it housed over a million people and was a major trade location. But I loved the old buildings, even though some had been neglected for many years, the still retained their original charm.

The Grand Canal

After the ride, we walked along the water to the main square, San Marco. During the day, San Marco is a whole different scene than at night. The dueling musicians are no longer there and the square is full of pigeons. Lauren and I were quite lucky that we didn't get hit by any pigeon poop or a pigeon for that fact. There were just so many of them! It was really insane!

Me infront of San Marco Square (Can you see all the pigeons?)

Later that day, we decided to go to Murono Island to see all the beautiful glass and hopefully find some beautiful pieces for ourselves and presents for our families. Murono Island was fun! It was a smaller version of Venice and full of glass shops! Lauren and I first scoped out all the stores and then decided what we wanted to go back for. I'd definitely say we bought a lot, but hey we were in Venice...who really cares. After shopping, we just wantered the city for the rest of the afternoon and evening.

Since our Europe trip was quickly coming to an end, we decided to treat ourselves to a wonderful evening and sit in the outside cafes, eat a delicious dessert and listen to the music! It was a great evening to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere!

The Muscians...They were so good!

The Grand Canal from the Rialto Bridge at Night

While we were eating our ice cream and enjoying the music, we overheard some people talking about fireworks. And as it turned out that night was some other type of holiday in Italy and there was to be a big firework display that night. We tried to ask some italians what the holiday was...but I don't know if they really understood what we were asking, but it might have been some sort of independence day (but not really sure). However, no matter what holiday it was, Lauren and I enjoyed our second fireworks display of our trip.

The fireworks...we always seemed to have something slightly blocking our view of the fireworks...oh well, they were still beautiful

Below are just some other great photos from Venice.

The Rialto Bridge

One of the smaller Canals

This was the ceiling of our room in Venice. Lauren and I found it slightly discerning...especially since there is a rock up there helping to transfer some of the load...