{"id":14413,"date":"2018-09-19T15:12:41","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T15:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=14413"},"modified":"2019-05-28T17:45:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-28T07:45:27","slug":"venice-day-2-italy-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=14413","title":{"rendered":"Venice (day 2), Italy 2018 \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Date:  17-18th September 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelled:  Only into Venice in Veneto (by public transport), Italy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visited:  Venice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stayed:  Venice, Sosta San Giuliano \u20ac18, all services, electricity extra \u20ac4.  N45.46755, E12.27927<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget:  106 days @ \u20ac93 per day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst we had a wonderful day in Venice yesterday we wake a little footsore today.  We managed a load of washing last night for \u20ac5 and get most of it dry for an extra \u20ac2.  No need for a particularly early start, so we have coffee, fruit then breakfast before taking the long walk to the bus stop about 9.30am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As season Venice commuters it\u2019s all very easy today.  Our Venice travel cards (\u20ac20pp) don\u2019t expire until lunch time and we may well wing it or just purchase individual tickets after that.  We noticed during our several trips yesterday we appeared to be the only ones validating our tickets ?  Is it possible the Italians are all micro-chipped ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once again on the grand canal. The Ponte di Rialto, Venice most iconic bridge. Attracts Asian tourist like bees to the honey pot.  You can loose an eye to a selfie stick just like that.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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So many iconic views.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The traffic is light this morning. <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Once again we alite at San Marco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We walk along the canal at San Marco to the ferry terminal outside the Hotel Danieli and take the ferry to Campo San Giorgio. Whilst it stands on a separate island, it\u2019s considered part of Guidecca district.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Chiesa di San Giorgio Maggiore and it\u2019s marble facade and tower is its main features.  Its construction began in 1560.  At \u20ac6pp the bell tower was too expensive.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The guide book highlights the works by Tintoretto, that stand on either side of the Altar.  This one the last supper.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We looked at this painting for a while, unsure of what it was meant to represent ?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Choir.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Behind the church is the Fondazione Giorgio Cini.  It wasn\u2019t on our list but there is a special exhibition on for a fortnight and it\u2019s free.  So we offer ourselves as rent-a-crowd.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Homo Faber at the Fondazione<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Giudecca we ferry back to San Marco, then take a Vaporetto #1 to the Dorsoduro district. That\u2019s the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute as we cross.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You cannot get the Basilica in frame once you land. It makes little difference as it was closed for lunch, so we rapidly lost interest.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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So we just wander along taking in the postcard views.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We originally planned to visit the Peggy Guggenheim here on Dorsoduro today. Checking the guide back at the Hymer this morning we found it\u2019s closed on Tuesday.  In Venice there\u2019s always another famous gallery to visit. On our way we find a lovely little pub called the Corner Pub for lunch.  Nice view ?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Next…<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s not far and a pleasant walk to the Galleria dell\u2019Accademia.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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So we find the dell\u2019Accademia without any problem pay our \u20ac15pp and spend the next couple of hours wandering about.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Gallerie dell\u2019Accademia is set within an old church. It\u2019s not as if Venice doesn\u2019t have many churches to spare. A floor has been added within the naive, getting you much closer to the original ceiling.  I found the ceiling as interesting as the artwork.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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I love this \u2018Where\u2019s Wally\u2019 piece as well.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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So it\u2019s getting late again.  When we walk out of the gallery and make our way to the ferry dock and the Vaporetto back to Roma terminus, it\u2019s almost 5pm. We have sore feet again, but have enjoyed our second day as much as the first.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Back safely in the Hymer, we have a drink and make dinner.  Then start plotting tomorrow\u2019s adventure…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michael and Pam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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