Up and at em early this morning had a bit of rain as the picture will show but it wasnt much and didnt last long.
Off to the island of Murano which has been the glass center of the world for about 500 years. Went to a glass blowing demonstration, the gentleman doing the demonstration has worked there since 1953 and is now 70 years old. Its enjoyable watching a craftsman at work!
Afterwards we of course were shuttled off to their show room, some great art work the old renasaince style of glass work didn't appeal to us but we did manage to find some pieces that are going to look great in the new house!
From there it was back to St. Marks Square had a walk around looking in the shops, found a couple of souveniers and some jewelery Debbie couldnt live without. Went and had a couple of drinks in the hotel Danieli the lobby is like the inside of a palace.
On the way back to the Island of Murano past this little dinghy (at one time the largest yacht in the world), and we were told it is owned by Abromovich, you know the guy that owns the Chelsea football club, Evraz steel, etc.
Hit the island of Burano and all I can think of is a guy could make a fortune if you could sell these guys a plumb line that would work! The ones they keep using seem to be defective. All the buildings in Venice are built on piles that have been driven down into the subsoil but the water causes the ground to shift resulting in more leaning buildings here than you have seen anywhere.
Burano is known for lace making but also their brightly painted buildings. The colors are like a badge of honor with families keeping the same family colors for generations.
While on the island went to a family restaraunt for a late lunch. More like what we called back home dinner, we sat for over 2 hours eating a 5 course meal of seafood items like shrimp, calamari and of course wine and liquors. The family does all the cooking and waiting and of course they were very friendly and a great time was had by all. Its been 6 hours since dinner and I am still full!
This is it for Italy its been a great time and cant wait to return. Tomorrow its off to Vienna, Austria and a long day on the bus but it should be scenic.
Buona Notta (good night)
D&D
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