I arrived in Venice after lunch, after a looong train trip from Geneva. I enjoyed it, though, because the landscapes we passed through were gorgeous! The Switzerland-Italy pass is really beautiful. There were really good views there, but I wasn't able to take photos because the train was going too fast.
I was a bit tired already when the train arrived in Venezia Centrale. When I got out of the train station, however, all fatigue was forgotten. The view that greeted me was what I came to Venice for – the Grand Canal!
Actually, the canal itself looked simple. It was the way that the Venetians made their way in and around it that made the city interesting. Their main public transportation was through the canal – even their taxis, ambulances, and postal service went through it.
Plus I had the best timing ever – they had a festival ongoing. And that day was one of their qualification rounds for a mask/costume contest. There were some really great contenders that I saw in the plaza – and I got the photos to prove it J
Of course, I wouldn't leave Venice without taking a ride through the canal. I didn't take the gondola, though, as it was too expensive! Imagine, 80 euro for a short ride that would take me practically through the same route as the motorized public transpo boat that costs 13 euro round trip! So I took the boat. Hehe
It was a nice ride. Though there were a lot of people with me and it was noisy, I still had a great time. I took some videos and a LOT of photos J
The only downside perhaps to that trip was that Venice was FILLED with lovers L. Well, I knew it would be, seeing as it’s only a few days away from Valentine’s. so of course, lovers would head over there. Damn. hehe
Venice is too small for an extended stay, though. The half day that I allocated for the city was just right and I had enough time to go back to the train station for me next stop – Verona.
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