It lives in Italy. Apparently every woman does actually have one, who knew? Needless to say. I heart Venice. It's difficult to remember, this is actually a mainland. I feel less like an outsider here, no one stares me down because my leg is showing. I've heard more American English than I have in a month and a half...not sure what to do with myself. The place is amazingly beautiful, and the statues here, all reside in their original settings (the buildings they were built into) not in a museum. And they're complete, not missing a head, arm or nose (for the most part) the buildings are around 5- 10 stories, so walking around is like navigating a maze (much like Mykonos) though here, you dead end into water, there are 177 canals (yes, I looked it up). Venetian masks are everywhere, and they're amazing, gorgeous, beautiful, add the adjective of your choosing, it still will pale in comparison to walking through Venice. Prices range from €5.00 to €1,100. Feathers, lace, leather, crystals..beautiful, and the merchants proudly display "made in Venetia, NOT China" And the glass pieces! We're not even to the island of Morano yet, and they take your breath away. From a chandelier that had devils and fire, to earrings and animals, to giant paint brushes. Another art piece is made of painted wooden eggs that from afar create a giant mural depicting the Madonna, a sultan and other figures. Up close, you see the detail of the decorative eggs and loose the people...gorgeous. Gondolas, water buses, and taxis. Best friggin pasta (here's to walking enough to counter balance the carbs I'll be consuming!) The clock in San Marco's square has moving bronze statues of men who ring the bell....very cool, but frankly, also a bit creepy: big giant green bronze statue that moves, made in the 1500's..yowsers, no animatronics in those! There are 3 palaces (that I've found to date) in San Macros square. I could use the space normally given to a day on the trip just to describe the square, there really is THAT much to see, and yes, it's all gorgeous...pretty sure mom may have filled a gig picture drive today. The purses...well (so far!) we bought 4, in our defense 2 are for other people =]. And we've yet to do more than drool at the other leather wear (shoes, gloves, jackets...) likely a good thing we got here on a Sunday...window shopping was a bit less of a wallet drain, lots of the shops were closed...tomorrow, I smell tr-ou-ble! you need to look in every direction,(up, down, right, left) or you're likely to miss some gorgeous detail. From a dragon light fixture, to a mosaic, or a statue covered in gold. The buildings here are really weather worn, bits of stucco missing and the brick showing through, honestly looks like something we pay for in the states....here it's just happened naturally with time. Given the grander here, and the bits left over from the Greeks, Romans, and Turks....I now have a better appreciation, and sense of awe at how gorgeous the ruins of those times must have been when they were standing....it's mesmerizing. Before it sinks (no really it's a "modern" Atlantis) add it to the must see list. Words fail to describe.
Quotes:
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”-Ashley Smith
“You are the center of your universe, and you can make anything happen.”- Ashley Smith
“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it” - Confucius
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