Venice Just landed in Venice airport - warning, u could have to wait a while to catch a water bus to the main island (they only come every hour and can be very crowded) - or, you could fork out for a taxi. Either way, its a weird sensation to be speeding along with all your luggage - definiately a good way to blow away the travel cobwebs!!! Went to dump our stuff at the hotel (we are staying in a gorgeous place in the old Jewish ghetto) and then went off in search of the famous masks...all the shops along the grand canal are crammed with murano glass and masks - some hilariously extravagant: bring your check book!! They range from the cute and quirky to the downright bizarre...but all are fun to try
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