Venice!

Venice was beautiful! I got a little homesick while I was there because everywhere I looked, I thought of someone back home who would appreciate what I was seeing as much as me! After the two hour bus drive and quick train into the city (because not many buses can drive in the city) we were there! All of the buildings are so close together! Many of the alleys are only big enough for one person to walk through at a time. The city is so beautiful just walking through it, then you cross over the canal or hit a major landmark--wow.
 Since all of the buildings are so close together and many of the allies look just alike, it is so easy to get disoriented/lost, which we did. Luckily, Venice is somewhat small and there is on main big road which everything stems off of, so we were able to make our way back with a little help from signs and English speakers. Since we were only in Venice for one night, we did a lot of walking to make sure we saw the city as much as possible. On the first day, I went with a big group of girls walking around the city, stopping in shops for Murano glass or the famous Venetian masks. We went to the Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square), Basilica di San Marco (St. Mark's Basilica), Ponto dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs), Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace, and so much more! The second day, I went a bit more relaxed route and took the water bus to Lido. We had lunch and went to the beach. It feels like a different city far away from the hustle and bustle in Venice. The streets were not packed with people, the beach, although crowded with people soaking up the sun, was still tranquil and nice. I also got the most beautiful view of Venice from the water bus, where I was able to sit back, feel the wind in my hair, sun on my face and enjoy the view. 

I will never forgot my trip to Venice. It is a remarkable place with such a strong history--simply amazing!