Friday, October 10, 2014

Venice

My host family took me to Venice! I can't believe I actually got to see it. It was a magical, beautiful place, that I'll never forget. Sunday morning we left the house really early and set off for Venice. We arrived around noon, and parked the car outside of the city. (No one drives in Venice there are no streets for cars at all.) we got on a ferry boat that took us through the Grand Canal. To the hotel. We spent the day walking around and enjoying all the beauty. We took the ferry to this small island outside of the main part of Venice called La Giudecca. It's amazing to see people who actually live in Venice. Like just living a normal life with a boat parked outside of their door, I couldn't even imagine living like that. It's like a dream. But it's their normal daily life. 

Grand Canal.

Gondola's!

Unfortunately I didn't get to ride on a Gondola. They cost about 80 euro for only a 30 minute ride. So yeah it was a bit expensive. We stayed out pretty late just walking around and had dinner. Venice at night is just how I imagined it. People playing classical music, and randomly dancing on the streets. It was perfect. 

San Marco Square 

Monday morning we had breakfast at the hotel. And went out for the rest of the day. We went inside San Marco Basilica.  And all I can say is wow. There where mosaics covering the ceiling. And the stained glass was beautiful. (I honestly think San Marco was more beautiful than the Dumo.)

Outside of church 

amazing. 



We looked around for the rest of the afternoon. Then got back on the boat to head to the car and go home. I'm so happy I got to see Venice. And my host family is so awesome for taking me. Definitely made some great memories with them :) 

Ciao! 








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