Venice

Our next stop was Venice, where the weather was slightly improved but Shyla was sick so we had a quiet day in the campsite followed by one day in Venice. It was a Shane not to stay longer, but it was fantastic that we were abl to see it at all. 

We left the campsite early in the morning to get to Venice before the crowds, we then had a quiet coffee and croissant in a cafe by a canal.

Shyla still wasn't feeling great so we took it quietly for the morning. 

The sun was just properly rising in the sky as we took in our first look at Venice. 

We ogled over delicious looking deserts even though it was far too early to think of eating them.

We spent some time meandering the streets and enjoying the masks, some crappy Chinese imports, others handmade and painted in Venice. The price was reflective of this. 

The creepier they were, the cooler they were in my opinion. 

We then tried to get lost on the waterways but kept accidentally wandering into main squares, it was frustrating but also very pretty. 

Occasionally we found a narrow alley to wander down, rewarding us with silent waterways, sinking buildings and tucked away parks. 

the water was lapping into this door, and you could see the bottom floor had been completely abandoned. It was same what eerie and sad, thinking of the water slowly reclaiming the city until it's completely gone. 

We stumbled across this tiny artists studio that was closed but through the window we could see the beautiful wooden carvings he has on display, it's ridiculous that the wrinkles in the bag are all constructed when it looks so real. 

 

These steam punk masks were my favourite. 

Grom! Feeling sick and full after pizza and Icecream we meandered to the centre, busy but beautiful. 

I attempted to look like a flying creature at da vinces excibition.

My favourite statue. 

Little canals and bridges. 

Ridiculous priced ugly shoes at some fancy shop. How can they be so expensive?! What's the point!!

The beautiful astronomical clock. 

The highlight of Saint marks square. 

Too sunny for a good photo!! 

Gondolas!!

Our last canal before we left Venice.