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 | Joined | July 2nd 2012 | Trips | 0 |
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Evelyn
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We got ripped off royally on our first visit to Venice. We were inexperienced travellers and when we arrived in Venice we asked how to get to the island. We too were directed to a water taxi but this taxi took us directly to the island that dioes the glass blowing. We were ushered into the warehouse. After the demonstration, when they realized that we were not going to purchase anything they shoved us out the back door. We had no idea where we were, our taxi was no where in sight. We walked around for a bit and finally found a water bus. When we were on board the bus we realized we had no idea where we had parked our van. We rode the bus for about an hour before I noticed something familar about the area. We got off the bus, got into our motorhome and although it was now early evening, we left the city and headed away. It was another 12 years before I returned and actually discovered what a beautiful city Venice is. Enjoy your day and Syd, enjoy your birthday. I hope you realize how lucky you are to have a dad who treats you so royally.