Today we went on a tour around Venice. We learned about the foundation, history, and islands of this region. It was awesome to see the leaning bell tower, churches, and the tower that has a bell that rings by statue clockwork. The history behind all of these features is just unreal!
Later, we had lunch at a little cafe where I thoroughly enjoyed some tortellini! Then, I had some gelato of course.
Following this we took a water bus to the island Murano where people create items that are hand blown from glass. I watched a man make a dolphin, and I ended up buying a beautiful sun necklace. He told me he made it, so that's special! We got to see more glass making...I could've watched all day! Just seeing the glass in such a liquid state and get molded into anything is so cool! I would've loved to get something personally made! Lastly, I bought a glass charm with my zodiac on it. (Leo) I am very happy with my purchases!
That night, we all went looking for a place to eat. We began to get in that hangry mode. I tell ya, I really do love Italian food, I do, but I have yet to find a plate of spaghetti here that I have just died over! I'm definitely tired of the margherita pizza, so at night we try to find a place with Italian and some Americanized things for me and Greg. We ended up splitting up since we wanted different things, so me and my friend Greg tried out the Venice Hard Rock. It was pricier than what we have had lately, but the splurge was well worth it! There was a live band, karaoke, and a to die for triple cheese burger. We both got the Big Cheeseburger and ate THE WHOLE THING each. It was nice to have a dose of America to kill some of the homesickness. So we sat, dined, and listened to the wonderful music and then headed on back to Hotel Salute. I picked up a souvineer from this Hard Rock to add to my collection. Tomorrow, we head to Modena! CIAO for now :) Hope this rain goes away!
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