Alex Dempsey + Nick Skiera

TravelsOfGiovanniBruno

Hello. My name is Giovanni Bruno. Born in the year 1098, I was born into a peasant family in the city of Amalfi. However, I was able to rise the ranks in society to become a merchant. I've been a merchant now for over 10 years and I've had the opportunity to travel all around the world! I mostly trade along the other nearby city-states. However, I occasionally get to take very long trips to the Roman Empire. I love to see all the different cultures and how amazing each one of them are. One of my favorite sights to see is the grand cathedral, the Hagia Sophia, in the capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople. I'm currently preparing for my next trip, to Venice. The trip to Venice will certainly be a long one. I have to travel all around the coast to get to the city. However, Venice is one of my favorite cities in the world. It's so much bigger than Amalfi, which is much smaller compared to the size of Venice. I hope one day I can move to Venice. However, my wife and three kids seem to prefer it here in Amalfi. It could be the beautiful beaches or the amazing views of the mountains that they like so much, but they've never been to Venice before. I hear rumors from other merchants that you can actually buy silk there. Perhaps I'll be able to find some there. Anyhow, I have to finish packing my vessel for the journey. By the time I get back, I hope I can be as rich as the merchants in Venice. I may be 34 years old, but I am certainly ready for the strenuous voyage ahead.