Venice-a-go-go

[smokingboot]

I can't believe we're going back. No masks this time, no Venice theme park, few (?)tourists, just light, clouds, water, the city, the outlying islands. Roll on October. I am going to do nothing but wander the city and dream...

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Re: Venice

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

Russ can correct me on this, but during Carnevale, gondola rides were 50? 80? Euros a pop! Outrageous! But we saw one couple being serenaded on a gondola, by a guy who'd clearly lived a year for each Euro he charged, singing to them in a rich, deep gravelly voice. People gathered on the bridge to listen, and when he was out of sight, you could still hear his voice echoing off the walls. Whatever he charged, he was worth it! Did you find it expensive?

Re: Venice

[bad-moon-rising.livejournal.com]

It wasnt too bad he started by asking as you said around 70 or 80 euros for twenty minutes . I laughed at him and we discussed it finally settling on 50 Euro for 30 minutes. To be honest once I had done it I thought it was totally well worth it.
You see all the little side streets and dimly lit canals you wouldnt otherwise, are they are truly picturesque.