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Italy 15 - Venice - Mists rolling in/morning over Venice

April 4th 2011
Morning broke gently over Venice, the mist rolling in over the lagoon whilst we ate breakfast , bacon and eggs, full English, continental hams and cheeses, fruit and coffee. What a view - you couldnt imagine one better. As the sun rose over the horizon it began to burn off the haze and with it the tourists arrived on boats, trains and in cars. Our first port of call for the day was to the Academia ... read more

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Venice

Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more

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A 70 something who feels that the world is her lobster, that life is worth living and that you only get one shot at it . A whole new world opened up since we bought Suzy. A different view out of the window every day and the chance to see life in all its glory. And then there is Sion our travelling companion. A knowledgeable sheep who with his Sheep Book of Facts keeps us on our toes. He and his bestest, bestest friend Woolly Mammoth search the world for latrines, roofs and manhole covers. What more could you want out of life? ... full info

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