I have a couple of Australian friends who I haven't seen for several years and when they told me they had booked a trip to Venice, it seemed like serendipity.
We spent a great deal of time simply exploring and getting lost. It was often cold, it was sometimes foggy, it was always magical.
I'll tell you more about Venice in the New Year.
In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful festive season.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS