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A chair standing on its
velvet seat, stretching its legs
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Piazza San Marco
reflected in the window panes
of Caffè Florian's open doors
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standing idly in the square,
lit up by the morning sun
Piazza San Marco
Venice
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Photographed
August 2010
Copyright by Merisi
Have you visited Venice in winter? I read a book once (don't remember what it was) that made it sound so intriguing. I was there in the summer of '69 and loved it. Returned in the late '80s in summer and the crush of tourists was awful. Such a beautiful city but if you can't see it for the teeming humanity...
ReplyDeleteNice memories!
ReplyDeleteVicki Lane,
ReplyDeleteyes, I have visited Venice in all seasons and always loved it. It's true, winter has its charms, wrapped in a warm coat and with leather boots that don't let the cold get to you. Rising with the sun during tourist season gives you a few splendid hours with Venice still all deserted. If you use those early hours to visit the must-sees, you still have 80% of Venice almost for yourself if you chose wisely. It is very easy to escape the crowds.
Amelia,
oh yes,
and right now, bound to the desk, a wonderful place to escape to! ;-)
.. Yes, in high season, you must get out early .. duck into your hotel for mid-day relax & reflect and back out later ... Merisi is right, early you have Venice totally to yourself. Love the pics, love Venice.
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