A city out of the water

Monday August 28

When I was little I helped my siblings building imaginary cities and towns with islands and boats in a series of canals that we created in the overflow of our dam. I dreamed of cities surrounded by water, where boats were the form of transport and cars we off-limits. I didn't realise that such a place existed, so near to how I had dreamed it.

Venice has had a big effect on me as a result - a city where there are no cars, where bridges, walkways and canals form the networks and passageways of the city. Yesterday and today have been spent exploring Venice further, walking the alleys and squares, riding the waterbuses, swimming at the Lido beach on the Adriatic Sea, and waiting.... we're a long way out of town and it takes us about 1.5 to 2 hours to get in!
However the accommodation is cheap so it has its advantages.

I've really enjoyed the pleasure of being in Venezia and look forward to my last day here tomorrow before we fly out to Paris late, late, late!

Until then!