I was really excited to take our kids to Venice. The gondolas, the bridges, the Italian music, the romance….what we really got, was the HEAT, the CROWDS, and the RUDE GONDOLIERS! I have always had great experiences in Venice…but I can honestly say I don’t think I will ever go back. A lot has changed in 20 years, and it was just one huge tourist trap.
We spent a lot of time on the boats that took us from place to place.
Good thing Dash was prepared for the sun!
The views really were incredible, and my kids couldn’t believe there was a whole city on the water!
San Marco square (which I vividly remember as being quiet with thousands of birds), was a mass of people. We had security tell us 10 times we couldn’t sit anywhere!
After finally finding a table, we overpaid for disgusting food.
We also paid for a glass blowing show (used to be free)- good thing it was entertaining and impressive.
We finally found a bridge for a picture that wasn’t full of people.
Good thing for nice siblings…
And kids who know how to make the best out of any situation.
And GELATO!
The redeeming grace of Venice…
was…
The most amazing pizza place Micah found!
this guy was a beast…and gave us pointers for our own pizza dough at home!
Scout and Dash (and everyone else) were in HEAVEN!
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And that is a wrap on Venice!
A place I have fond memories of…and will never visit again!
Did I mention that for our fourth run in with the police — I got an unwarranted parking ticket!!! It was contested and released…but what a headache!
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