Venice here we come!!!!

Check in with Mom's = Happy Mothers Day from Bologna.

Finally a good nights sleep. It is nice to catch up. Vacation can be tiring. Even a hard bed didnt keep us from getting necessary zzzz's

Wow Astoria puts on a good spread. Grab our cappacino's and we are off.

on the move for info on Bologna, anything to see befor we head North?

Go to the square - it is amazing how many men in italian suites are taking advantage of a bike. It is alarming to see all class of people on bikes. Why don't we embrace public transportation in the states? The Haas couple feels at home. We wish we lived somewhere that cruisers were so popular. Heels, italian loafers. jeans, nothing keeps an italian from a bike. All of you americans need to embrace bike to work week this week.

Grab the train. a little siesta but we are missing the afternoon nap. Send Chris to the drink cart. 1-2 liter will make the train ride fabulous.

More great views and we arrive in San Lucia Train station.

It only takes a few minutes to realize that despite some recommendations to skip Venice. We love it. It is chaotic yet exciting.

We find our hotel with little problem. It is quaint and lovely. Narrow marble steps lead to the Piano level. Room 6 - little room, with wooden shutters, open to the courtyard.

Off to explore.

Turn, turn, turn, turn over canal, turn, getting lost and loving it. Lost never felt so good. Small walkways with bright buildings and fabulour doors. Photo opps all around.

Barcero - locals only. no one speaks english. Excellent. Lovely food and wine. Small plates with local Toscano vineyard.

Must continue. Turn , turn, turn, over canal tunr over canal. We find ourselves at Rialto - bella but to many tourists. We must return after their bedtimes.

Look another Barcero - perfecto. Trish must think of Terri at this local. Duran Duran and Depeche Mode on DVD- Flat Screen. You would love it.

Finally Gelato. This time for Trish and Chris.

Jewish Ghetto for a carafe of Vino Rosso and Scallops.

Back to Bus system (boats) #1 boat down the Grand Canal. Slow and easy - lovely.

Bed more lovely.

Good Night.