April 18: Venice Stuff

So. Venice.

It's a pretty amazing place and all. Yesterday, we went to the clock tower at St. Mark's square, from which we got an awesome view of Venice and its surrounding islands. Unfortunately, my brother and I descended into the first stage of a brawl, and my parents got us quickly out of there before it ascended (or descended).

Then, we met up with my mom's (and my) friend Melissa Hayes-Hart, and her boyfriend Peter, who just happened to be in Venice for their ninth anniversary. With them, we went to the island of Murano, near Venice, where we went to a glass blowing factory to see how glass was made, and we got some souvenirs too. See my Facebook page for some photos on that.

After that, we took a boat back to Venice and went home to have some dinner. After that, we walked to the train station and began a tour down the Grand Canal. However, we cut it short so we could go home, and we are continuing it today.

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April 17: A Whole Lot of Walking, Flying and Mumbo-Jumbo

So, as the title of this post suggests, I have a lot to say about today.

My parents woke me up at 4:45 in the morning this morning (only about 9:45 in the US, my usual bedtime) and we took a thirty minute plane to Athens, after which we took a two hour flight to Venice. From there we took a water taxi to the city, and then...here we are.

But wait! There's more!

This afternoon we walked around the city, going to St. Mark's, getting gelato (ice cream) and just having overall fun. Until my brother and I got into a little fight, and I'll let my bruises explain the rest (no, just kidding, he's only 8).

Now, after I finished my lunch of pasta for dinner, alongside some green beans, I have to head into bed. Early night tonight!

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