Getting off the train and walking into Venice, it was like a whole different world a part from the rest of Italy.
I describe Venice as a beautiful sinking maze. The canals, bridges, streets and gondolas that dominate the city is such a new experience for me, but I did love exploring Venice!
Evening we arrived:
(View from the monastery we were staying at)
August 5th, our full day in Venice:
Anna and I visited the Correr museum and the Doge (Venetian rulers) palace.
(This is the largest oil painting ever created by the artist Tintoretto and named it The Masterpiece)
We ate lunch at our favorite little cafe called Cafe Basilica . If you’re ever in Venice you have to go and eat there. So good!!
Melissa's Globe-Trotting Adventures 
Good Morning Melissa:
Where did you go between Florence and Venice? Did you backpack the country side vineyards? When will you meet up with your parents? We would love to talk to you in person and hear your stories! Maria is here visiting. We are enjoying her stay, albeit very short :0
We hold you in prayer and much love. Papa and Bonna
I did not travel anywhere in between. It would be awesome to see more of the countryside but I just don’t have enough time. I see them tomorrow. 🙂 have a great time with Maria!!