Venice

It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and there was a trace of briskness in the air…the perfect kind of day to spend in Venice. So away we went and it was absolutely enchanting. December is considered ‘off season’ for tourist and so we had the place to ourselves.

Venice is a city in which it ‘road ways’ are series of canals so the only way to get around is by foot or a boat of some sort. We opted for both. We walked as far as we could, and then took a gondola ride by a young man who had just graduated from gondola school. It is actually an 18-month program

in which they learn how to skillfully maneuver the boats as well as the history of both Italy and Venice. It was very informative and we enjoyed it immensely. We later took a water taxi and were able to see the city from a different perspective.

One cannot help but marvel at the charm here. It is an old city, infamous for its handmade glass and masks. Along with its neighbor, the island of Murano, it makes some of the most beautiful glass pieces in the world. We found ourselves mesmerized by the beauty of the crafters handiworks.

As the sunsets over the legendary landscape we marvel again at the privilege we’ve had to see so many beautiful places.

They are embedded into every fiber of our being. As the future enfolds we know that these memories will always be a sweet gift.

Not a day will go by that we won’t recall how very extraordinary it all has been and how blessed we are.