Italy day 13&14

Well today, not like many others, involved a baggage drill. One would think we would have the routine down quite well. This was a bit different since it involved two trains and a water taxi. 

Our hotel, hotel Gabriel is in a most excellent location if you are interested in delving into the hoards of visitors to this most fascinating city. We were a very short walk from venice's famous landmarks, San Marco plaza, church and bell tower. There is about 2 million tourists that swell in and out daily ... Just like the tide but a bit more daunting. 
Back to the hotel. Whilst the location was great, the rooms were a bit cozy. Some had sinks in the bathroom....some did not. The width of the room was not enough to accommodate anything but maybe 2 twin beds... And not evenly spaced. It was a very very old structure. ;)

We stowed bags with the porter...actually stuffed them into a corner of the internet and meeting room. Off we went for our last venture out into the ancient city. Not to be deterred by the waved of people piling into the streets by boat after boat ...  Speaking of boats, we had the delight of a gondola ride by a genuine gondolier. It was an entrancing stroll down the water streets...mostly going the wrong way on the one ways.  

We accomplished our list of needs, money, food, gondola ride, t shirts, toilette, and beverage, returned to our hotel in time to catch our water taxi. We bid a fond farewell to Judit and scooted off to our next adventure.  
It was not long when we were through the boarding process, put our packs in our cabins, and off for food and beverage. We cannot tell you how much we appreciate such easy access to water and bathrooms!  

Day 14 

Day at sea. It was absolute heavenly to sleep in and just hang out. We managed to wedge ourselves into a corner of the adult pool. The buckets of beer flowed along with the smiles on our faces.  Ah, the simple joys in life....
Tomorrow Corfu !  

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