Venice - Part 3

Time to make our way back. So it's through the bridges and canals we go.











This place somewhat reminds us of Thailand ;>















Couldn't stand anymore, gelato please! It cost €1.50 for a scoop at shops near San Marco and Grand Canal and it's €0.30 cheaper elsewhere. Over here, you can see people eating gelato everywhere and it's cheaper and more popular than ice-cream.



I finally succumb to my temptation and bought a mask...ok ok, it will come in useful when there's a costume party...IF there's ever be one... ;p

I love these masks but more meant for admiring purpose when you know how much they cost.




More masks...









These tiny figurines are all made of glass.














Time seems to stand still for a while...



Even thou Venice's beauty is echoed by many visitors, it somewhat exudes a melancholic feel...perhaps partly because of the very old buildings...





In fact, if there's a construction going on, you might even smell the unwelcoming stench from the canals. That's the not-so-romantic aspect :p

The Rialto Bridge

There are only 3 bridges that are linked to the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) is one of them. It is the oldest bridge and probably the most famous in the city.

Overlooking the Grand Canal

If you can, avoid coming here during Aug for it's their summer holidays and bearing in mind the very hot weather...


Chilli bouquet for your chilli padi girlfriend?
You could see lots of ornaments & accessories made from the Murano glass.


I was a little disappointed when I couldn't get a pair of Murano glass earrings there for I thought I could get it later at other shops which are less crowded. But I couldn't find the one that I like...





We were on the other side of the Grand Canal, so we should be almost reaching to the bus station at Piazza Roma.


Imagine staying here with all the apartments so close to each other.


Finally one sign to indicate our destination.












It's quite fun to walk through the narrow back alleys, but it was kinda tiring thou...









Tired from all the walking, Ah Kin decided to rest and soak her feet in the waters of Venice...hehehe ;p


Oooh...the water is cold!!

The result of the few months of Zurich sun. Thou limited sunshine, it's enough to make an odd tan on my feet with 3 different shades :)



Actually this building is already slanted, I don't suppose you think Uncle Tan has That strength to make it go 'sing-ngeh' :p

I began to appreciate Zurich's weather a little more for the sun here is pretty 'ferocious'.

Tips:

1. Pay a bit more to stay on the island itself instead of the mainland as the last bus from Venice to the mainland is at 9pm. Besides, Maestre isn't as exciting. Uncle Tan didn't want to risk taking the last bus as it was rather messy at the bus station with time schedules that look Greek to us. Uncle Tan had to bear with the bus driver's nonchalance when he asked for the timing of the departure. Cabs are fine if you have spare cash. Apparently, €35 seems to be the standard fee. Still, it's good practice that you check with the driver on the estimated cost before you board the cab. To save you the trouble of any discrepancies later.

This is the view we've missed.

2. Buy your bus tickets at the tobacco shops or the bus station at Venice island. It's slightly cheaper than buying directly from the bus-driver and saves you the unpleasant facial expression on the driver's face, especially when you ask him to repeat the amount you need to pay.

3. Wear good shoes, bring shades and put sunblock if you're going there in summer.