Flashback | Venice by Night
We spent the rest of the day walking through the old-world alleyways of Venice. We explored the breathtaking San Marco’s Square, stopped at the Vivaldi Museum, a few high-end shops and a bakery for chocolate eclairs. Paul treated me to a yummy Italian cappuccino and my heart was in such good spirits from the delightful drink I shouted out “Bon Natale” to the woman behind the counter. She roared with laughter. Apparently, that means “Merry Christmas,” not “Good Night,” as I assumed. (It was the middle of summer).
After a good chuckle, we headed toward the Rialto bridge. Once there, Paul surprised me with a gondola ride!! We climbed aboard an actual, Italian, gorgeous black gondola with gold and red velvet trimming. We went on an unbelievable romantic, nighttime ride through the city. We sailed along the Grand Canal, past the ancient homes of Casanova and Marco Polo, while the faint sounds of Italian arias serenaded us in the distance, After the gondola ride, we ate dinner at a posh, little restaurant along the waterfront. We took a water taxi back to the pier, whilst gazing at the stars in the sky.
The next day, Paul found me a new camera to replace the broken one from the day before. My hero! We traveled to the center of town for a bite to eat. Once again, Paul went into a local flower shop and, this time, spoiled me with a dozen pink roses!
(We love the random mean-faced guy in the back of the photo LOL)
It was the perfect first date! We had an amazing time over those two days in Venice. There was no turning back now.