On our final day in Venice we decided to visit the lagoon islands of San Michele, Murano, and Burano. We had no idea we would end the day with Damien Hirst at the 18th century Venetian mansion, Palazzo Grassi. The best thing about visiting the lagoon islands is that you can take the public transit … Continue reading Venice, Day 3: Lagoon Islands and Damien Hirst
After our second day of sightseeing, we began our night with a good ol’ fashioned Venetian ghost tour. Our tour guide picked us up from the top of the Rialto bridge and we began our walking tour through the city. Our tour guide’s family had been in Venice for many generations. She was a fabulous guide … Continue reading Venice, Night 2: Venetian Ghost Tales and Squid Ink Pasta
We stayed in a neighborhood of locals, artists, and students: Dorsoduro. Just a hop over the Grand Canal, it’s a less crowded, cheaper part of Venice. In the morning we found the neighborhood piazza. A farmer’s market was happening: Fresh flowers and produce on sale. Neighbors catching up with each other, older folks sunning in … Continue reading Venice: Day 2
We made our way to Venice via train. The train ride from Florence is only 2 and 1/2 hours. We ended up sitting next to an older New Jersey couple on their 30th wedding anniversary trip through Italy. It was nice to exchange conversations about our travels thus far. After a pleasant ride we got … Continue reading Venice: Day 1
When we aren’t traipsing about the continent of Europe of taking a train to a nearby Tuscan town, we try to enjoy living in Firenze, our home for two months. Checking out local bars, going to a friend’s to cook group dinner, going to a drop-in art sketch night, eating pizza and sipping beer at … Continue reading Firenze Nights
Savvy Roving 