Hi Everyone,
We are well. The sun is shining!! Hooray. What a way to end the trip.
We went to Burano and Murano today. Very darling islands off the coast of Venice. lots of lace, beads, crystal, pahmina cashmere and silk. The houses on Burano were very colorful. We took hundreds of photos. Every step took us into another picture.
Murano is famous for their glassworks. We didnàt get into a factory but did make a dent in a few shops. Now I just need to figure out how to get this stuff home wihtout getting over the limit in weight. I will have to wear most of the clothes home!!
This will probably be the last entry. It is dinner time and then we need to repack. Our plane leaves at 7AM. So we will try to get up early. That will be interesting - our alarms haven't worked yet.
If yu need to get hold of me you can leave a message on my cell and I will pick it up when I get into the states.
Til tomorrow,
Arrividerci,
Love,
Jackie
Friday, January 18, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Thursday in Venezia
Hello Everyone,
It is Thursday afternoon in Venezia. Still is raining cats and dogs. Cold but not like Iowa. Of course there is only 1 Iowa.
Today I slept in til 8:30 then hit the bricks looking for churches. I got sidetracked by silks, woolens, gems, glass, and Italian yarn. So, I shopped instead of going to the churches. I did find myself at St. Mark's Square and went into the San Marco Church, basilica or whatever it is. I paid a bit extra and went upstairs to see all the relics. Totally amazing. No photos allowed - well, I did sneak in one or two and they didn't confiscate my cameras. I thought that they might since there is closed TV just everywhere.
We are headed back to our hotel room er - - - convent room. What to do now? Maybe more shopping and of course eating. The food is FAB and the wine so very cheap and very good. If I had a TV it would be a bit better. I am a bit out of touch with the world.
Interesting - what you learn about yourself when you aren't in your element. Overall the Venetians have been very sweet. Most can speak a bit of English and I speak pig Italian. At least the 2 years of Latin I took in high school has helped a bit. I usually just say Scuzi (Excuse me, shrug my shoulders and walk away :) Of course they would want me to buy their goods but I just smile and walk on.
Hope all is well there. Let me know if any thing needs my attention. Until tomorrow. . . . .
Love,
Jackie
It is Thursday afternoon in Venezia. Still is raining cats and dogs. Cold but not like Iowa. Of course there is only 1 Iowa.
Today I slept in til 8:30 then hit the bricks looking for churches. I got sidetracked by silks, woolens, gems, glass, and Italian yarn. So, I shopped instead of going to the churches. I did find myself at St. Mark's Square and went into the San Marco Church, basilica or whatever it is. I paid a bit extra and went upstairs to see all the relics. Totally amazing. No photos allowed - well, I did sneak in one or two and they didn't confiscate my cameras. I thought that they might since there is closed TV just everywhere.
We are headed back to our hotel room er - - - convent room. What to do now? Maybe more shopping and of course eating. The food is FAB and the wine so very cheap and very good. If I had a TV it would be a bit better. I am a bit out of touch with the world.
Interesting - what you learn about yourself when you aren't in your element. Overall the Venetians have been very sweet. Most can speak a bit of English and I speak pig Italian. At least the 2 years of Latin I took in high school has helped a bit. I usually just say Scuzi (Excuse me, shrug my shoulders and walk away :) Of course they would want me to buy their goods but I just smile and walk on.
Hope all is well there. Let me know if any thing needs my attention. Until tomorrow. . . . .
Love,
Jackie
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Wednesday in Venezia
Hello Everyone,
First, thanks for the emails. They were much appreciated. I feel so far away.
At any rate, we are having a good trip. We spent today with Mario doing street photography. It is so much different than what I do in the states. I have learned alot about this approach to getting photos. It is windy, cold, and rainy. Which makes for interesting photos with reflections and beautiful light illuminating the city and people.
The architecture here is so interesting. Hundreds and hundreds of years old. It is easy to see that Venice is well past it.s prime. It must have been quite a city at one time. I can feel the children running through the streets and the merchants coming home with their treasures from the orient.
I can honestly say that I have seen a Venice that not many tourists have seen. It was well worth spending the time with him. He has taken us to places that show the heart and soul of Venezia. Very much a treasure. I can't wait to work on the photos and print them out. I am unable to post as I am using a computer in an internet cafe.
2 more days then home. I will probably be going to various churches tomoroow while Vicky seeks out her own interesting spots. We may go to Burano - an island near Venice where it is very colorful. We have heard the weather is to be bad again tomorrow. We will see. It is all part of the grand plan I suppose. I do want to do some shopping. The glass and handwork is exquisite.
Well, until tomorrow . . .
Love,
Jackie
First, thanks for the emails. They were much appreciated. I feel so far away.
At any rate, we are having a good trip. We spent today with Mario doing street photography. It is so much different than what I do in the states. I have learned alot about this approach to getting photos. It is windy, cold, and rainy. Which makes for interesting photos with reflections and beautiful light illuminating the city and people.
The architecture here is so interesting. Hundreds and hundreds of years old. It is easy to see that Venice is well past it.s prime. It must have been quite a city at one time. I can feel the children running through the streets and the merchants coming home with their treasures from the orient.
I can honestly say that I have seen a Venice that not many tourists have seen. It was well worth spending the time with him. He has taken us to places that show the heart and soul of Venezia. Very much a treasure. I can't wait to work on the photos and print them out. I am unable to post as I am using a computer in an internet cafe.
2 more days then home. I will probably be going to various churches tomoroow while Vicky seeks out her own interesting spots. We may go to Burano - an island near Venice where it is very colorful. We have heard the weather is to be bad again tomorrow. We will see. It is all part of the grand plan I suppose. I do want to do some shopping. The glass and handwork is exquisite.
Well, until tomorrow . . .
Love,
Jackie
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Tuesday in Venice
Hi Everyone,
Well,we spent the day with Mario,an Italian photographer, who took us through every little nook and cranny of Venice and Guidecca ( an island off of Venice).We went through the gondola factory - well, being built one by one. Many great photos if you like gondolas.
We walked for 8 hours. Pounding the pavement for thaqt long is a bit wearing on the knees and heels. Tomorrow - More!! It is just starting to rain a bit. It has been cold, windy and damp. We are supposed to have heavy rain tomorrow :(
Hope all is well there. Is Bush still president? How is the office doing? We are off to dinner now. More wonderful Italian food and wine.
Until tomorrow,
Love,
Jackie
Well,we spent the day with Mario,an Italian photographer, who took us through every little nook and cranny of Venice and Guidecca ( an island off of Venice).We went through the gondola factory - well, being built one by one. Many great photos if you like gondolas.
We walked for 8 hours. Pounding the pavement for thaqt long is a bit wearing on the knees and heels. Tomorrow - More!! It is just starting to rain a bit. It has been cold, windy and damp. We are supposed to have heavy rain tomorrow :(
Hope all is well there. Is Bush still president? How is the office doing? We are off to dinner now. More wonderful Italian food and wine.
Until tomorrow,
Love,
Jackie
Monday, January 14, 2008
Monday - Venice
Hello, Ciao,
Hi everyone,
We have made it to Venice. It was a great drive through Croatia. We stopped in a small village off the beaten path in Croatia - Motovun. It was gorgeous with a wonderful panorama to take landscape photos of the countryside.
We made it to Venice by 4:30PM, We have checked into our room at the convent - yes, you read it right. We are staying in a convent. Very warm and cozy. We had a wonderful dinner of salmon, pasta with clams and salad.
We then took off looking for an internet cafe. Well, 2 hours later here we are. I think we walked down every dark alleyway in Venice trying to find our way to Piazzale Roma. Now, get up and go to your computer and email us. We are dying for news from the States. If you don't I will never speak to you again!!
Today the weather is clear. Tomorrow, who knows. It is cool but we are dressed for it. We meet Mario the photographer at 9AM for a day with a pro Venetian photographer. He will show us the lesser known areas. I am glad to be here finally. Although, I miss Croatia. I feel more at home there than with the Venetians.
At any rate. Please email us. Until tomorrow. . . .
Love,
Jackie
Hi everyone,
We have made it to Venice. It was a great drive through Croatia. We stopped in a small village off the beaten path in Croatia - Motovun. It was gorgeous with a wonderful panorama to take landscape photos of the countryside.
We made it to Venice by 4:30PM, We have checked into our room at the convent - yes, you read it right. We are staying in a convent. Very warm and cozy. We had a wonderful dinner of salmon, pasta with clams and salad.
We then took off looking for an internet cafe. Well, 2 hours later here we are. I think we walked down every dark alleyway in Venice trying to find our way to Piazzale Roma. Now, get up and go to your computer and email us. We are dying for news from the States. If you don't I will never speak to you again!!
Today the weather is clear. Tomorrow, who knows. It is cool but we are dressed for it. We meet Mario the photographer at 9AM for a day with a pro Venetian photographer. He will show us the lesser known areas. I am glad to be here finally. Although, I miss Croatia. I feel more at home there than with the Venetians.
At any rate. Please email us. Until tomorrow. . . .
Love,
Jackie
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Images from Rovinj and surrounding area -01/13/08
Hi,
The cafe is closing soon,. I will try to upload a few more images from today. Gotta go. They are closing.
Love to all until tomorrow,
Jackie
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