To celebrate Avery’s graduation, we took he and Kieron to Italy. We hope to do an overseas trip for each of our graduates. Our first stop was Venice, a city we have always wanted to see. As expected, it was amazing! Our first day we did a private walking tour and saw Doge’s Palace. Then we did a gondola ride. The following day we explored the islands, Murano & Burano, then relaxed at Lido Beach.
When our plane arrived, we were diverted to Verona because of a storm. There, we waited at the airport a long time for a taxi, but we finally made it to Venice in the pouring rain and darkness. This first picture is from our water taxi ride out of town.
At SeaTac
Trying to catch some zzz’s on the long flight
Our first meal in Venice (and the best pizza we had in Italy).
At our first hotel, Hotel Saturnia. It was in the heart of the city, close to the bougie shops and full of character.
They had the best breakfast of all the places we stayed
In the hotel gym
In front of The Doge’s Palace at San Marco Square
You could rat out your neighbor here
Casanova stayed in one of these cells
Gondola ride!
Gelato everyday!
A waffle with Nutella – are you jealous, Layla?!
Murano, known for glass blowing
Burano, known for lace and bright buildings
Lido Beach
Earnest Hemingway used to write and drink here
Piazza San Marco
Headed to Rome!
