Sea Day Bliss

Our second day in Venice could not have been more perfect! We caught the "People Mover" from the port, then the Vaporetto (water bus) to the Rialto Bridge. Wandered this area a bit, including visiting the market stalls! Then back on the "bus" to St Mark's Square.

Boy oh boy, is the Grand Canal busy! I have never seen even an 8 lane interstate quite so intimidating - traffic wise! But everyone just takes it in their stride and no accidents were witnessed! The pictures of the Grand Canal and all the chaos of every kind of boat, including gondolas, delivery boats, police, what must be the equivalent of garbage trucks and Pink Lionesses in their rowing boats are not exaggerated!

Our evening journey past Venice as we left was breathtaking! Even more beautiful than coming in the day before. The little tug boats, one on each end, push and pull the giant ship so there is absolutely no wake. At only 6 miles per hour, there was ample time to drink in the view and take a few pictures!

We are now resting and recharging our batteries with a sea day. I just got my nails done at the spa. It was a necessity, twice the price of home but a nice experience anyway. Spent most of the day at the pool, in the lovely sunshine, and just about to get ready for our third formal evening.