We arrived early and stayed for the day. Masks were everywhere--for sale, in windows, and people were wearing them along with their costumes. We talked to people from all over who visit Venice just for this and stay through the big celebration on Fat Tuesday--walking the streets in their costumes, taking pictures with tourists, and "becoming" a piece of Carnivale history.
Sidenote: The large fish market we pass each time we visit Venice, was finally open!
Everywhere we turned we were met with people in costumes and masks. We made it to St. Mark's Square where the main festivities occur. There was a huge stage and a costume contest going on at the time. 
There was a wine tasting outside Doge's Palace. See the actual wine in the fountain. We had a great time meandering around, buying masks, and taking in Venice. 
It was cold in Venice. FREEZING cold! And windy and downright cold! We woke up to this the next morning. Snow! Glad we went the day before to see the sights! These are a few pictures of the next few mornings of the boys at their pre-breakfast spot--the windowsill. They eat cereal off the window and discuss the city street below.
"Really? You're taking us out in this weather?" 
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