Venice

OK, this is going to be quick because I have 15 minutes of internet time left and I have to get back and make dinner - yes, we are in an apartment here in Venice and we decided to cook dinner tonight. So, in the tradition of the area, wild game is on the menu. We will be having Prosciutto-wrapped quail with fresh Cheese Ravioli in a nice Roasted-Red Pepper Tomato sauce. I mean, really, how many people can say that they not only ate a gourmet meal in Venice, but that they cooked one?

Since last time I posted we have been to Florence - which was absolutely amazing. The Duomo is incredibly huge - just awe-inspiring. Then, the David is in Florence so we stopped to see that too. There are no pictures to do it justice. Really, it is amazing.



After Florence we drove onward to Venice. We arrived late Sunday evening and then proceeded to hump on the wrong water bus. An hour later we were kicked off the boat and told to get on a different one to reach our destination. What should have been a 5 minute ride or 15 minute walk turned into an hour and a half. We were all very hungry and tired and starting to get a little edgy, but we made it, and it was worth the wait. The city is amazingly beautiful (even if there isn't that much to do) and we have really enjoyed walking around the last two days.

Ciao for now...