The Secrets Behind The Venetian Mask In Venice

image of Santa Maria della Salute, venice, italy

After completing our tour of a Murano glass factory in Venice, Bob and I were anxious to get back to the Grand Canal.  In no time, a water taxi whisked us across the water.  Santa Maria della Salute rose high on the horizon where it stands at the junction of the Grand and Giudecca Canals. Read more

Murano Glass in the Making In Venice

Murano glass creations, venice, italy

Unique creations in Murano glass are a common sight in every shop around Venice, Italy.  On our first full day in that city, Bob and I were given the opportunity to observe how this handmade glass is made using ancient techniques and recipes. Read more

Venice Wowed Us at First Sight

 

 

elsa, Agriturismo Forzello, rovigo, italy

On our last morning before heading to Venice from Agriturismo Forzello in Rovigo, Italy, Elsa the farm cat was pummeling the shutter of the kitchen window at the crack of dawn. Read more