Venice - words are not enough

I had been afraid to think that it may not be as beautiful as portrayedin photos and travellers tales, or the weather may fail us, but as we sailed into this magical city, it all became wonderful. The canals opened up a wonderful scape of the old buildings, we saied past St Marks square, with the famous pillars at the waterfront, past numerous bridges, to a berth up near the train station (for those familiar with the city layout). We got a boat to the main area near the sqaure, and wlaked, saw Doges Palace, and St Marks, saw huge crowds, gondaliers waiting for their fares - not too many, thewy charge at least $80 per passenger for 30 minutes - very expensive, and they rock quite alarmingly. The sun shone and we saw this wonderful city at its best. the doges Palace is partially covered with huge advertising bill boards now - the only way they can raise the money to repair the buildings. The crowds were huge, and I must say we were pleased we did a guided tour - very intimidating to confront such a city layout with no experience, and no language. It is an amzing place and we are thrilled we saw it in such a way, and to sail in and out - as I said words are not sufficient, it an experience like no other in travelling, and I will compose more words later.

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