Category Archives: Our trip to Italy 2013

After 4 days in Venice we made it to St Mark’s square. Unfortunately it was in the middle of the worst weather we’ve had so far. Reference Dale’s entertaining photos. Weather and umbrellas aside, what an amazing place. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

We went to Saint Marks square in Venice this evening.  We even went in and sat through the evening mass in St. Mark’s Basilica.  It was very cool.  However before the mass, as we arrived at Saint Mark’s square, so … Continue reading →

On Saturday, May 4th, When we left our hotel in the Jewish ghetto area of Venice and took the vaporetto to the island of Murano, little did Doug and I realize what we were getting into.  Oye vey!  We were … Continue reading →

Finally having been to both, we are now aware that Murano is the glass island.  The VERY EXPENSIVE glass island.  Burano is the lace island.  With very colorful houses.  Each has it’s own charm and were well worth visiting.  Da … Continue reading →

Since we’re sharing a computer it is easier for me (Barb) to post under Doug’s account, so here goes: Well, two full days under our belts and having a great time.  Yesterday we tried to follow the saying and just … Continue reading →

I was remiss not to get a photo of Dale’s face whilst he was attempting to consume his “little friend”.  There was no bandwidth available to him this morning because I finally figured out how to transfer files from my … Continue reading →