Venice - the city built on a sea

I have finally finished editing the photos from my August 2011 Spain/Italy trip. Huzzah!

My last stop was Venice, the city built on a sea. It is such a surreal city, with the canals winding throughout the streets of colourful buildings. Venice is one of those real romantic cities of the world.  In fact I think most of the tourists were couples. Just imagine gliding down the canals on your own private Gondola boat at sunset, followed by a candle lit dinner under the stars with a lovely bottle of wine. It just oozes romantic, doesn't it? Well not when your traveling with two male friends...FAIL.

In any case, we did manage to have a great time.

Venice Canals

On first arriving to the main island in Venice, we were quite surprised by how difficult it was to get around. First of all the ferry system was confusing and expensive. Traveling by foot was no easier. Everything on the map looked so close, but there were several ways to get to each landmark, and if you lost your bearings, it was quite easy to get lost in the winding narrow streets.

The winding streets of Venice

So about those romantic candle lit dinners. Yes we did it...and it was good, although somewhat expensive. As usual, i can't help but photograph my food, and this one was a top dish. Sage and butter gnocchi that melted in your mouth, accompanied by a glass of red wine and good company. Life is good. 

Dining out in Venice

Red Red Wine, Venice

About those romantic private Gondola rides...yes we did that as well. haha.

Gondola ride, Venice

 I loved the colours of the houses in venice and how they stack them in nice and close. Just like a big game of Tetris.

Gondola ride, Venice

Gondola ride, Venice

So that's the view from the lens of Venice, Italy. A charming place which I may have to visit with an girl in the future.