Venice Vacation - Day 1

Before going to Venice, we read a lot about how romantic and beautiful she is. I also learn some simple Italian phrases so I can use them for the 4 days in Venice.

Our 1st day do not come well. It was drizzling and temperature is cold. The moment we step out of the station, took a quick picture moment..

Me and Michelle 1st 5 mins in Venice..

Took the waterbus route Number 1.the busiest and most popular water route.. Where you will be sailing along the Grand Canal.. Many photo opportunities..

Took a picture of Dad and an American tourist..

In Venice, you can either walk and get yourself lost in the city or you can take the water buses. Gondolas are expensive, 80 euros per person, however if you are going there, prepare to spend more to experience.. saw Hotel Contintental on the way..

Beautiful crafted gondolas along the Grand Canal..

Rialto Bridge.. where you can do some great shopping here..

Every view is like paintings to me... wish you were here as well..

Venetian buildings are kind of mystique and beautiful..

 

A gondolier sailing back to his floating home..

 

We stopped 2 stations before San Marco.. passing along branded boutiques shops on our way first..

Pigeons drinking the raindroplets on the cobbled floor..

Even thru walking to unknown spots in Venice, you can still take some great pic..

Many interesting shops you can find in Venice. Took a quick picture while walking..

A beautiful church along our leisure walk to San Marco..

When you are in Venice, you will feel that every little part of the town is a great photo opportunity..

Finally, we have reached San Marco square, after a 30 mins stroll.. FYI, most boutiques shops are here, that includes LV, Guess and many more.. Buying branded goods is better and less expensive in Europe than Singapore, will tell you more on the next post..

Mum and Michelle behind the highest point in Venice, the Campanile.. you can see a bird eye view of the most romantic town in the world from there..

If you are in Venice, remember to go to Basilica San Marco and The Doges' Palace.. San Marco is less crowded (but still a lot of tourists) in weekdays than weekends especially in San Marco..

The Doges' Palace..

Horizon view of La Salute from San Marco Square..

After wandering in Venice for hours, we decided to go back our hotel.Although it is about 3pm, but the jet laggedness is making us very tired..so took water bus ride back to the train station. And there is another great view of San Marco! :)

Sitting at the rear of the water-bus.. still have many great photos taking moments..

A nice Italian couple took a picture for us, while we took a picture of them with their camera.

Dad came for a great photo moment.. :)

We reached Ferrovia, this is where you will go to San Lucia Train station.. passed by this candy and bakery store.. wow yummy!
That's the end of our day 1 in Venice.. looking forward to tomorrow.. :)