We caught a morning train to Venice. Early morning and a long, but well-traveled day.
Our first stop, on our trek to the north shore, we went through the original Jewish Ghetto. The word ghetto was coined here for a geto (copper foundry located here at the time). Jews were only allowed to live in Venice beginning in 1385, and in 1516 they were almost ousted from the entire city, but instead they were allowed to live in this one area--so they built up. Six-story skyscrapers still stand today. Below is a synagogue.
Hebrew signs.
They made use of all available space.
After lunch on the go and a short vaporetto ride, we arrived in Murano, where the glass is blown. Shop after shop on the left and the right in this picture are full of Murano glass.
Ross and Janet back on the main island.
Their final picture in Italy. On the Rialto Bridge--a great way to end their trip.
Ross and Janet back on the main island.
Their final picture in Italy. On the Rialto Bridge--a great way to end their trip.
It is hard for anybody to describe what a great trip this was. Being with your kids and experiencing them "showing us the ropes" was a joy. I tried to use my Italian, but Courtney already knows it so well that she took the lead in communication. This country is beautiful (especially in the fall). If you get a chance to come, they would love to see you.
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