Tuesday April 28, 2010
Because Richard had given us some great suggestions on what to see in 1 day in Venice we were as prepared as we could be. The water bus will provide transportation any where we would like to go as part of the pass we purchased. Our first stop was the island of Murano, this is where they make expensive hand blown glass and the prices range from $500 to as much as you would like to spend. We spent some time observing some men blowing glass, they were creating vases and glasses, when they were done with the demonstrations they inv
ited us to the showroom where the pieces are beautifully displayed and priced out of my range.
Our next stop is the island of Burano which is unique in the fact that the houses were all painted bright brillant colors. The town is known for handmade lace that is made into table cloths and any other lace fabric you can imagine. While touring one of the shops we observed a couple getting ready to buy a table cloth for $3000.00 dollars I can't imagine paying that much less using the cloth on the table, but they were going to purchase it. We decided to forgo Lido as we wanted to tour the Palazzo Ducale, which was the Doge's residence palace of Justice in the 1300's - 1800's.
Our last event for the day was to tour the Grand Canal where we would view 2 historic bridges, not my idea but Bob wanted to see them. We chose a restaraunt Richard and Susan had recommended and they were also there so once again after dinner we went to the square for the fabulous concert, a short walk home, and we would get ready for the next part of our trip Lake Como..
Because Richard had given us some great suggestions on what to see in 1 day in Venice we were as prepared as we could be. The water bus will provide transportation any where we would like to go as part of the pass we purchased. Our first stop was the island of Murano, this is where they make expensive hand blown glass and the prices range from $500 to as much as you would like to spend. We spent some time observing some men blowing glass, they were creating vases and glasses, when they were done with the demonstrations they inv
ited us to the showroom where the pieces are beautifully displayed and priced out of my range.Our next stop is the island of Burano which is unique in the fact that the houses were all painted bright brillant colors. The town is known for handmade lace that is made into table cloths and any other lace fabric you can imagine. While touring one of the shops we observed a couple getting ready to buy a table cloth for $3000.00 dollars I can't imagine paying that much less using the cloth on the table, but they were going to purchase it. We decided to forgo Lido as we wanted to tour the Palazzo Ducale, which was the Doge's residence palace of Justice in the 1300's - 1800's.
Our last event for the day was to tour the Grand Canal where we would view 2 historic bridges, not my idea but Bob wanted to see them. We chose a restaraunt Richard and Susan had recommended and they were also there so once again after dinner we went to the square for the fabulous concert, a short walk home, and we would get ready for the next part of our trip Lake Como..
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