Is there truly a city in Europe where cars, scooters and bikes are not allowed? Si, si, si ! It's Venice, Italy's "floating city" where all transportation is by water. You are invited to come along with us via our photos to see what we saw along with thousands of other tourists. An estimated 150,000 tourists a day come to Venice during peak seasons (that's now!) However, except for a late afternoon rain shower (more water!), the day was a feast for the eyes as we floated and walked through this unique place. There was beautiful glass of every description in almost every shop window as well as Carnivale masks and tempting buys of all sorts. So have a look and put yourself there with us! Stay tuned!
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Just Around Town - September 11
Today's itinerary took us around Florence once again to see more of this fascinating city. We visited the inside of the Duomo (Cathedral) which was 170 years in the making. Started in 1296 it was not completely finished until the mid 1400's. Of course the dome is the most outstanding feature and was an innovative engineering feat at the time it was constructed. We also stopped by Santisimo Annunziata church in between shopping and lunching. Florence has so many places to see and experience as well as the pleasure of just walking through the streets and enjoying the vibrant life of the city and all its tourists! Stay tuned!