We arrive without any difficulty ,easy flight. Sat next to newlyweds with their Mr. And Mrs. T-shirts on. Boarded a city bus to take into the city. Couple next to us from the Rockaways, going on same cruise as us. Exiting bus a young guy gets on and goes behind the woman... He reaches into her bag......guess who slaps his hand and starts yelling...." Hey what are you doing? "Charles yells loudly POLITZIA and the guy bolts off the bus. Hero of the moment and we haven't even hit the streets.
Then the fun begins as we navigate our luggage over the bridges to our palazzo which is on the canal
. Of course we get lost.....when we reach the place it is upwards another FORTY steps.
Welcome to Venezia. City of over 400 bridges. We have a great lunch, pasta and pizza-we are told this is not the best city for pizza as they do not allow any wood burning stoves. We go over 24 bridges and call it a day....jet lag is taking its toll and are calf muscles are screaming for rest.
To Catch A Thief
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
Venezia, Veneto, Italy
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Lorraine
2015-09-10
So proud of you guys..."Italian Heros." Looks like you are going to have many exciting adventures.
Travel safe.
Xoxo
Lorraine
Vittorio & Laura
2015-09-11
Benvenuti in Italia! If you pass near us, please come and say hello!
Ciao, Vittorio e Laura
Joan
2015-09-11
Way to go, Charles! Enjoy Venice and your cruise! Love your travel blogs...keep them coming!
pam
2015-09-11
way to go Charles....an "Italian Hero". Enjoy!!!
Rosemarie Ammirati Buregio
2015-09-11
MaryAnn, happy you arrived safe and sound. Maryann, My Brother did the same thing to a passenger on the Water Bus in Venice some 15 years ago. A man was just about to rob a woman on the boat and he "slaps" the guy and two run off the boat. We just talked about it on Sunday and how it could have turned out differently. These Italian American Guys and their Manly Ways. Love them! Enjoy every second. Hugs
Michael
2015-09-11
Good work dad
Stephen Cannone
2015-09-11
What a crazy start to the trip. I can't believe that happened right in front of you on the bus. I am happy Dad has found so much pasta. Lol. Be safe and have fun. I miss you guys already.
Annie
2015-09-11
Charles, you are the sort of guy we need in these pickpocket cities. Have a great trip.