Sorry I have no pics to share but adding pictures on an iPad has proven too difficult for me to figure out so I will try again when on the ship using an old fashioned desktop.
Today we explored more of this charming city and I think we crossed all 177 bridges. The weather has fully cooperated but our feet have complained. The Venetians must be very fit to endure the stairs daily.
Dining in Venice is very expensive in the SAN MARCO area, and for the price of a case of beer and litre of wine at home we enjoyed a draft and glass of wine overlooking the grand canal.
We did however find a great restaurant tucked away down one of the thousands of alleyways.The food was great and very reasonably priced.For 4 of us dining and including 1 and 1/2 Litres of wine it was 100 euro.
Part of the adventure of Venice lies in the mystery of wandering down some of the tiny alleyways and having a wonderful surprise emerge.Today we discovered many hidden piazzas as we took a chance on what lay within, but had many u turns as well.
Tomorrow we leave the magic of Venice and begin the Magic of Carnival. I hope to be able to share some pictures at that time.
Goodnight for now .

Today we spent the day exploring Venice . The city is built on 177 Islands, has 177 canals, 425 bridges and 75 churches. We walked alot and although it may look close, the winding alleys and bridges make the trek around farther than you think. We are staying at an old hotel near the cruise port and train station but a good walk from San Marco. San Marco square which is anchored by the San Marco Bascilica is lively and beautiful to see. Tomorrow we will continue to explore the lesser known areas of Venice.
Yummy Pizza and gelato was had by all !!!

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Come on along with us as we board the Carnival Magic for its maiden voyage from Venice to Barcelona. I am a new blogger so I apologize in advance for any obvious blunders that a seasoned blogger would not have made, but look to the Magic of the trip and not to the blunders of the blogger.
We leave Canada Thursday to arrive in Venice Friday morning. While many of you will have stayed up to watch the Royal Wedding, we will have slept through it courtesy of Air Canada.

We look forward to sharing with you, and hope to see you starting May 1st as we travel together!