Busy, busy...special holiday continued..

I've been so looking forward to this,Julia,as we have never had the time to visit the Islands..thank you,they are lovelier than I imagined.. The brightly painted houses are so cheerful and welcoming...and I am looking forward to seeing the new ring you had made..what a lovely reminder of your time there..the piece de Resistance has to be the line of Bikini's though...:o) if only we had so little washing to do ! Lol

Lol..Sandra has said it all! Thanks Julia.

What very jazzy houses! They put our pastel ones in the shade don't they? Thees pics show a side of Venice you don't usually see in photos - very interesting. I wonder how often somebody falls into a canal??

I can watch the glass blower all day Julia. I'm fascinated by the whole process. Would love to see a picture of your ring. Thanks for sharing your wonderful vacation photos.

Great blog, my favorite thing to do was to walk around Veince at night, such a mysterious atmosphere. Loved dining in Venice Al fresco by the canals. Here's a tip to this kind of Venitian dining experience, before you go, check the tidal tables and do your dining at high tide.

Very colourful isn't it, thanks for sharing your holiday photo's Waddy, just what one needs on a very wet day, I enjoyed exploring with you...

Steragram: They would certainly brighten our dull skies wouldn't they? The story goes that they were painted such colours so the fishermen could spot their own homes on their way back from sea. I'm not sure how much of that is true, but it makes a nice tale. As for people falling in apparently on the Islands very few, it's mainly on Venice itself were the problem lies, and that tends to be drunken tourists!

Bathgate: Thank you. I must admit I was fascinated too hence the reason I took the photo I got into trouble for. I'll try and post a pic of the ring later.

Loosestrife2: Thank you, yes I agree a totally different atmosphere although when we did I forgot to take my camera (doh!). Not sure about dining at high tide, a bit wet around the ankles me thinks.

Linclass: Thank you, you're very welcome.Hope you're continuing to improve. ☺

Well Waddy, things get a bit odoriferous by the canals at low tide especially mid summer. Irregardless, Venice is among the most beautiful and romantic of all cities.

Have to say Loosestrife2, I have visited Venice at all times of the year from high summer to the depths of winter and I have never noticed the odoriferous canals you speak of. This visit was definitely going to be our last visit to the beautiful city as both my husband and I have arthritis problems and the steps and bridges are definitely not for those with mobility problems.

Waddy, I guess our noses are different. Yes, makes you wonder how those who live, especially the elderly (myself included) in cities such as Venice and other towns who have their layout with medieval defense in mind.....steep with twisting and turning streets....manage to get around.

I've never been to the islands either so enjoyed seeing your pics. I have only heard of Murano glass, never Burano tho, do they look different? I would love to see your red, green & white ring.
When I went to Venice I arrived at 2pm on a hot afternoon & it was pretty whiffy but by evening when it had cooled the air was sweet again.

Loosestrife2, I always thought I had a keen sense of smell, but perhaps only for certain aromas lol! Perhaps if you're born in these places you become accustomed to their difficulties. I'd love to visit Sicily, but I think that might prove to have the same problems. ...lots of steep twisting hills.

Greenfinger: I found quite different. Burano is much prettier and less commercialised. I'm going to post a pic of my ring later.

Loved the colourful houses, hard to imagine somewhere without roads, just water.......a very interesting blog, thanks for sharing, and the ring sounds gorgeous, a great reminder of a wonderful time spent in Venice.....

Glad you enjoyed reading the blog Dotty. My Granddaughter, Freya still can't quite understand there is a city which has canals instead of roads bless her.

I don't know about your granddaughter being confused...... I find it hard to comprehende!! Lol

Dd, think you best go to Venice for your next holiday, they do say seeing is believing :)

I quite agree GF. You'll not regret it Dotty, it's quite amazing something to difficult to describe but must be experienced.