This one is going to be short. I only spent the day in Venice and to be honest that was more than a single dude traveling solo needs to spend there. My train arrived around 7am and one of the two highlights to my day was watching the city come alive. Around 8 things started moving. Out of nowhere, kids came out of nowhere flooding the streets and you began to hear the banging of pots and pans inside the shops of all the vendors. I ended up walking around the entire island and worming my way through back alleys where no one else walked. I watched the gondoliers push couples through the canals. And no, I didn’t miss San Marcos square. The second highlight of the day was when I came across a park nestled just beyond the square. It was far enough away that you could faintly hear the sounds of activity. It came right up to the water’s edge so there was a beautiful breeze that fluttered the leaves of the trees making it a place of serenity for me to take a nap. I slid up next to a tree trunk, crossed my arms, and closed my eyes to soak it all in. I woke up about an hour later to the sound of a few kids running around with water pistols shooting at each other and giggling away. I gathered my things and walked out of the park refreshed and smiling. I continued around the island for many more hours trying to find hidden gems down the alleys. At one point, I was drawn down a corridor by the strong smell of basil to a window that made me salivate. I saw an array of pizzas that made making a decision nearly impossible. I bought a slice of primavera and sat on the steps at the edge of the canal to enjoy. Yum!
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| Venice alive! |
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