Venice

While in Italy it was easier to say Venezia, Roma, Napoli etc. Now back in Australia, I am happy to revert to the anglicised names.

Is Venice special? Of course it is. It is an extraordinary place. If I was to return to Italy would I return to Venice? I don’t think so. I feel that Venice is being hammered, and needs to be continued to be hammered for its survival. While we were there, some locals were protesting at the number of tourists. I’m sure a lot of the traders do not see it that way. I’ll never see anything like it again. I want that memory to remain positive.

Time exposed canal.

Gondolas, more f-ing gondalas

Jo got to climb a bell tower at Chiesa San Giorgio Maggiore

San Marco and palazzo ducali

Looking towards Lido and the Adriatic

Time weary canal