RICK STEVES' EUROPE
MY WAY: ITALY 13 DAYS | OCTOBER 2013
Venice, Italy Day 1, 2, + 1
Arriving a day early in Venice with high spirits was the beginning of an adventure of a lifetime. Remaining positive, the weather did not look good for my trip. Rain. Rain. Rain. But It didn't matter -
I was in Italy! The directions to the hotel seemed simple enough - 2 hours later, carrying a backpack in the rain, soaking wet I finally arrived at the hotel. The twists and turns of Venice are a little tricker than I thought. First challenge accomplished!!!!
Settled in, went out for a bite to eat for dinner by myself - second challenge accomplished! On the way back my jet lag set in. Going up the steps in the hotel, I tripped falling into a marble wall. I ended up with a gash above my eye but it didn't matter
I was in Itlay!
Being an artist, my goal in Venice was to explore as many places from St. Mark Square to the hidden back alleys and to take pictures that would represent the art, cultural, architecture and life of Venice. I also went on the Venetian Bacari Tour with Alessandro Schezzini. Classic old bars serving wine and traditional cichetti snacks. Fabulous time, I highly recommend this tour. This was a wonderful time to explore Venice through food and wine. Here is what I captured of Venice - enjoy! Yes, it did rain the whole time I was there but it didn't matter
I was in Italy and I was on an adventure and rediscovering myself!

Side Street in Venice, Italy - First hotel Albergo "Locanda Silva"

Outside architecture of Saint Mark Square - Venice, Italy

Outside architecture of Saint Mark Square - Venice, Italy

Classic Gondola, Grand Canal - Venice, Italy

Rainy day at St. Mark Square - Venice, Itay

Rainy day at St. Mark Square - Venice, Italy

Outside architecture of Saint Mark Square - Venice, Italy

Outside architecture of Saint Mark Square - Venice, Italy

Outside architecture of Saint Mark Square - Venice, Italy

Rialto Bridge Grand Canal - Venice, Italy

Even the pigeons wanted to stay dry. Near the Rialto Bridge - Venice, Italy

Mail delivery near Rialto Bridge - Venice, Italy

Taken during the walk between the Venetian Bacari Tour with Alessandro Schezzini. Classic old bars serving wine and traditional cichetti snacks. Fabulous time - highly recommend. - Venice, Italy

Taken during the walk between the Venetian Bacari Tour with Alessandro Schezzini. Classic old bars serving wine and traditional cichetti snacks. Fabulous time - highly recommend. - Venice, Italy - Venice, Italy

Dodge's Courtyard - St. Mark Square, Venice, Italy

Side alley - Venice, Italy

Side alley - Venice, Italy

Canal in Venice, Italy

Window & Flowers side street in Venice, Italy

Cafe in St. Mark Square Venice, Italy

Wrought Iron on the Grand Canal. Venice, Italy

Doge's Palace - St. Mark Square Venice, Italy

Doge's Palace - St. Mark Square Venice, Italy

Rainy day at Venice Italy - St. Mark's Square