Saturday, 17 December 2016

BEING LOST... IN VENICE - Part 1

Since I was a teenager I have hankered to see this iconic city. For reasons I can't explain, it just never happened. 

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





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  1. Optimistic Existentialist17 December 2016 at 16:00

    I so want to visit Venice someday!!

    Have a Merry Christmas :)

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  2. Susan A Eames17 December 2016 at 17:07

    I can highly recommend it, Keith - the city lived up to all my expectations! :)

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  3. Bun Karyudo18 December 2016 at 00:36

    I'll be interested to find out more about your adventures there. It's a place I've also always wanted to go to but never had the chance to visit. I'm sure you must have had a wonderful time. Anyway, I wish you a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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    1. Susan A Eames18 December 2016 at 12:34

      Thanks, Bun - I'll be writing a bit more on Venice in the New Year.

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  4. Sue Slaght18 December 2016 at 04:24

    Ahhhh Venice. Magical in any weather it seems. So glad that you had this dream come true Susan. We visited about 6 years ago and loved wandering about lost and blissfully so. Happy Christmas to you as well and looking forward to chatting more with you in 2017!

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    1. Susan A Eames18 December 2016 at 12:35

      Thanks, Sue - see you for more chats in the New Year. :)

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  5. restlessjo18 December 2016 at 12:53

    Always magical whatever the season, Susan. Thank you for the good wishes. Have a superb Christmas and very best wishes for 2017.

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    1. Susan A Eames18 December 2016 at 22:33

      Thanks, Jo - hope you have a good one. See you next year. :)

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  6. Anonymous18 December 2016 at 17:14

    Wonderful photos of beautiful Venice, Susan. The first photo is moody and authentic Venice, so lovely. And I really like the photo of the gondolier blowing his nose; also authentic. Thanks for this visit to Venice, I look forward to more.

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    1. Susan A Eames18 December 2016 at 22:51

      Thanks, Jet. Glad you like the gondolier. I always look for opportunities to take slightly quirky, natural photos on my travels and the gondolier is a good example.

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  7. Patsy19 December 2016 at 08:29

    Venice is on my very long list of places I want to see.

    Merry Christmas.

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    1. Susan A Eames19 December 2016 at 12:45

      It's taken me a long, long time to tick this one off, Patsy, but it was worth the wait!

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  8. baili20 December 2016 at 07:00

    OH dear!!!
    i have same wish since my teen age [45 now] i am sure i will visit Venice soon and the whole Europe but thank you soooooooo much for sharing this enchanting experience with us !
    HOW MAGICAL 111

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    1. Susan A Eames20 December 2016 at 19:11

      Hi Baili - thanks for visiting my blog. I'm glad you enjoyed this post and hope you'll come back in the New Year for my next post about Venice. :)

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  9. liz young20 December 2016 at 11:24

    I love the photo of the gondolier blowing his nose - even Venetians get colds!

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    1. Susan A Eames20 December 2016 at 19:12

      Thanks, Liz. I think 'candid' photos are always the most interesting!

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  10. Joanne Sisco20 December 2016 at 20:46

    It does look very magical in the fog! I LOVE the first photo with the seagull in the foreground. That type of photo is impossible to plan for!

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  11. Susan A Eames20 December 2016 at 22:10

    Indeed, Joanne. I had just taken a photo of the scene when the bird flew into the frame and I clicked again. This is what I love about travel photography!

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  12. The Silver Fox20 December 2016 at 22:31

    Looking forward to Part Two.

    Merry Christmas.

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    1. Susan A Eames21 December 2016 at 10:30

      See you in the New Year, David - have a great Christmas!

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  13. Linda D23 December 2016 at 11:19

    Ah, so that's where you got to! Lovely idea to meet up with friends in a place that was new to you all. Merry Christmas! I look forward to sharing your adventures next year.

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  14. Susan A Eames23 December 2016 at 18:17

    Hi, Linda! It was great to see my friends again - we kept looking at each other and saying: this is surreal! Have a great Christmas and see you in the new year. :)

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  15. Keith's Ramblings2 January 2017 at 15:13

    Looking forward to reading more about Venice especially as I plan to visit in the Spring - also to Verona for a spot of opera! Happy New Year Susan

    Click to visit Keith's Ramblings!

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    1. Susan A Eames12 January 2017 at 22:39

      Thanks, Keith and sorry it took so long for your post to show - it was hiding in a file awaiting moderation - goodness knows why!! I'm sure you'll love Venice. Happy New Year.

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  16. Anonymous4 January 2017 at 09:04

    I've been to Venice in sweltering heat and after floods and still enjoyed it. I too love your gondalier with the sniffles, Susan! ��

    marion

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    1. Susan A Eames12 January 2017 at 22:41

      Thanks, Marion. Your comment was sitting in a file 'awaiting moderation'! I really must check that file more often because I've no idea why some comments are diverted to it.

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  17. Birgit4 January 2017 at 15:26

    Ok so being busy for Christmas resulted in me missing this post. I loved Venice and would love to return and just walk the streets and take everything in.

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    1. Susan A Eames12 January 2017 at 22:42

      Hi Birgit, I'm sure this won't be my first and last visit to Venice!

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