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April 16th 2007
Published: April 16th 2007
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Saturday was a momentous occasion in Italian history. Was it an anniversary of a war of yesteryear? Establishment of a stable long-term government? The end of strikes? No. An Alitalia flight landed, gasp, 10 minutes early! And I was on it! Brilliant. After swooping over what were probably the Austrian and Italian Alps, we banked softly south and shortly landed alongside the beautiful city of Ven... Read Full Entry



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So many archways...So many archways...
So many archways...

So little time
This was the first sight..This was the first sight..
This was the first sight..

After emerging from a maze of alleys that took an hour to get out of. I had to take a picture.
Burano SquareBurano Square
Burano Square

Burano is one of many islands around Venice and unbelievably colorful
Yes...Yes...
Yes...

I'm mildly banged out and ready to head back to Prague...the canals and crazy blue paint all start to look the same after a while!
Only in Venice...Only in Venice...
Only in Venice...

Would a cart catch your eye
Burano BridgeBurano Bridge
Burano Bridge

Even the water is colorful
Harry's BarHarry's Bar
Harry's Bar

This was as close as we got.
Sunday fishingSunday fishing
Sunday fishing

Seems to be a common pastime among the locals
Tiny AlleyTiny Alley
Tiny Alley

Tiny even for Venice!



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