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Quiet Murano

This island was a welcome escape from the crowds of Venice.
Striped poles and blown glass

June 23rd 2004
I'm surrounded by water, gondolas, and striped poles. Venice is quite the rarity. I enjoyed one full day in Venice to explore and take in the sights and sounds. Since I've already been here, I wanted to return to my favorite spot. Murano. I took boat number 5 out to Murano to walk around. It's quieter than S. Marco piazza which was packed when I wandered through in the morning. As soon ... read more
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Hey! I'm a Bostonian with an insatiable case of wanderlust ... so I'm heading to Europe for the summer. A little more about me ... I graduated from college in 2001 with a B.A. in English. For about a year-and-a-half, I lived and worked in Charlotte, NC. In February 2003, I relocated to Boston. Now, I'm having a blast living it up in a fun and crazy city. But, the call of the open road is beckoning me. Check in on me as I prepare to leave for Europe in June ... I can't wait! I'll keep you posted as each step is accomplished. ... full info
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