...Venice (Finally!)?

Okay, so if I remember correctly, I left off right before I went to Venice for the first time. I went with three other exchange students at the end of January. It was pretty cold and very foggy and extremely humid. Which I learned later on that the humidity is normal (I never do my hair when going to Venice). As soon as we walked out of the station the view was stunning. Everything I imagined Italy would be is Venice. The architecture is elegant and all the small alleyways leading to new adventures, and the sea. So far I think Venice is the only city in Italy that has met up to my expectations.

(The view from the front steps of the train station.)

 

We spent our morning making our way to The Rialto Bridge and stopping ever few feet to check out all the amazing mask, costume, and glass stores. If you didn't know, Venice is famous for it's hand blown glass but also its Carnival (Marti Gras). Carnival is different in Venice though. Everyone dresses up like Venetians from the 1700's and wears masks. It's supposed to be the biggest mascaraed party in the world (lucky for me I got to go later on in the year).

 

 



 

Rosie went too!

 

So after we saw the bridge, we head to San Marco's Square.

 

After our sightseeing I convinced everyone to go with me to the Hard Rock Café to eat (even though its really expensive).

Everyone being happy that they decided to come with me to eat.

 

Then after eating we spent the rest of our day exploring one of the most famous cities on earth and enjoying the adventure.