Preview of Mkconway’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Venice, Italy Entry Title: “Venice in a Day” Entry: “Early morning rise and an easy drive into Florence where the “I have no idea where I am going” syndrome took over. Eventually, thanks to Alan’s directional abilities, the railway station was located, and then a gargage close by that was open until mindnight, since we would be back late. We had about 20 minutes to get to the station so a brisk walk was called for. As it turned out, the train was late, so all was well. Kate, still grumpy from her sleep in the car, turned into an expert on Venice on the train, and took over the guidebook during the trip. I quite like train rides, having a father who was a train driver, and travelled a lot by train when I was younger, but Alan and Kate aren’t so impressed. We eventually made it to Venice and walked out of the busy station into an incredibly busy scene, lots of old buildings and lots of people like any town, but looking onto ac****, not a road. We worked out the wonderful vaporetto directions, bought a ticket, but still managed to go in the wrong direction the first time. No matter, we’re in Venice! No one checks tickets before you hop on or while you’re onboard, so I guess it would be easy to ride without a ticket? Yeah, no vaporetto inspectors (we have tram inspectors in Melbourne). We …

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