After my trip to Berlin, I was blessed with a short work week due to Easter! Anyway for this four day weekend I got to plan a big trip and go a little farther away than usual, VENICE!!! Not only did I get to go to Italy, but I got to be blessed with a royal presence, the 2006 State Fair Queen!!! Now she may be few years retired now, but her grace made the Italians bow as she graced them with her presence. Ok well maybe that really didn't happen, but I did get to spend an amazing 6 days with my beautiful gf, Heather Miller!!!
As she landed in Frankfurt, DE I met her after being apart for over 3 months and it was one of the best moments in the trip! Being with people love always makes a great start to any trip, foreign o domestic. After she landed we loaded up on a bus to board our plane in Hahn Germany. After we left Hahn we landed near Venice just about a hour later. We then made our way to another bus and ended up in Venice City Center. To get to our hotel on Lido di Veniza we had to take the infamous water taxis that Venice is so well known for.
We finally made it to our hotel unpacked and then decided that it was time to eat. We found a place to eat on the beach of Lido facing the sea, and got to indulge in some amazing Italian cuisine. A bottle and a half of wine later we made our way back to the hotel, at this point Heather had not slept in about 36 hrs.
The next day we slept till about 11am and then hit the sites. Our first destination was the St. Marc Square. In the square we sat down and enjoyed the sunshine, vino, and some much needed food!! Throughout the rest of the day we would ride up and down the Grand Canal seeing the sites, taking in the culture and just love being with each other :)!! Awww, i know right so adorable!
7 hrs into our excursion we, and by that I mean me, decided it was time for a nap. We again took the water taxi to Lido and my tired companion crashed for about a two hour nap, at which she didn't think she was tired. After waking up we made our way back to the main island for dinner.
As we searched the square for a place to eat we decided to make our way down the canal to eat dinner. While eating dinner Heather and I we trying to decide on what to do, Gondola ride or a play about Venice. Needless to say, we decided to take a boat ride. After dinner and a successful bargaining by my ever so savvy self, we talked the boat master down 30 Euros!!!! I was way excited at this point, and no I am not going to mention the starting price! During our ride through the canals of Venice the city seemed so quiet. It almost seemed like we were the only people on water. Our boat ride saw many sites including the 007 building, post office, female jail, Marco Polos home, a big church, and few other odds and ends about venice. Now I will be the first to admit I did not think there was anything really cool about the Gondolas, but it is a must for anyone going to Venice!! It was probably the best way to see the city and is definitely the most romantic!!
The second day in Venice would include a trip to the island of Murono. Murono is an island known for its blow glass. Here they make some of the most amazing glass things you have ever seen. Not only do they sell it but they will also open their factories up for tourists to view them actually making the glass objects. Spending most of the day and consuming a bottle of vino by 1pm we decided it was time to make our way back. We headed to the square of St. Marc and found us the one and only Hard Rock Cafe. We did not stay long, but is always nice to feel the American influence when you have been overseas for a few months.
Our last dinner and night would be spent a long the quite inner canals of Venice at a small resturante. We would then eat our last Italian meal and make our way back through the square to get on a taxi and head to our hotel. To get back to the bus, we were able to ride the water taxi all the way up the Grand Canal to say good bye to Venice!
One of the coolest things about venice is the fact it is built on a hundred different islands. When first looking at the city it seems as though they just placed large building in the water. You never really see the islands and it really makes the city that much more remarkable. Another interesting fact is that the city is expected to sink by 2030 unless something is done. If you would like to know more about how they are saving the city, Youtube "MOSES PROJECT" and this will describe their plans.
Upon returning to Limburgerhof I got to experience Heather's masterful skill on a bike, her need for 20 pounds of gummy bears, and would get to spend another 2 and a half days with my lovely girlfriend. Oh and how could I forget on Easter Sunday we both got to feel apart of the family when we Skyped both sides of my family and her parents! It seems to me we could have stayed in Venice and still made the Easter party, but with skype you can never miss another family gathering!!
Well until next time.
It was absolutely the trip of a lifetime and it was AMAZING to spend it with you! Thank you for everything, I love you so much! Can't wait to see you at home in 3 WEEKS!!!
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