Internet continues to be a problem.... sorry! Another hot and muggy day. We were promised better weather but it hasn't come yet. We took our bus to a ferry which took us to the island of Murano. We saw an awesome glass blowing demonstration. Madi O. & Max B. became apprentice glass blowers. Madi made a fish and Max a snail. We then shopped and walked around this island named the "the most beautiful prison on earth" because once one learned the secret of making Venetian glass they were never allowed to leave. Fortunately we were allowed to leave and took the vaparetto (water bus) to Venice.
We took a guided tour of the Doge's palace and learned about the republic system of government in Venice. We also saw lots of spectacular art. During our tour we crossed the bridge of sighs and got a taste of what it must have been like to be a prisoner taking that last walk of freedom.
After our tour we had free time on the island. Most shopped (I'm starting to hear a lot of "I've got to stop spending now") and walked and got lost in the maze of alleys and canals. Many took advantage of the opportunity to take a ride in a gondola, some went to a lace making demonstration and everyone enjoyed the day.
Back to our hotel in Jesolo and some more free time to relax. Dinner was an incredible pizza feast. First came the margarita pizza (plain cheese), then the hot dog pizza. Yep, you read that one right - I could have done without that one! Then mushroom, then pepperoni then ham. It was the first time the guys have actually turned food away on this trip.
The kids took advantage of the evening by going to the beach and/or one more game of soccer!
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