and smokers and, and, and something else that I can't remember right now. There are Germans everywhere here. I'm telling you, I've heard as much German in this country as I have Italian, and they've gotten seriously annoying. I mean really, they're everywhere...really, everwhere. And, they're in groups....5, 10, 25, 50, everywhere. Really, are there any Germans left in Germany? School children, old folks, they're all here. AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!! And then tonight, we went back to our fave bar from last night for some more of the awesome white wine and chicceta and what do we find sitting next to us, but some Germans. I think God was speaking to me....patience Jamie, patience. After the first glass of wine, I asked one if he spoke English. I figured he did as he seemed rather young and I know they have to learn English in school. He and his friend both did, and we had a wonderful time chatting with them. Chris and I drank a liter of wine (on top of the first glass we had) and enjoyed every minute of it. We had a blast. It was over way to soon, but at 9:00, the bartender was flashing the lights telling us it was time to go (and we thought 2:00 was early!).
So here we are at the internet cafe. We have a train to Padova (or something like that) at 10:52 and then a 1:00 connection to Munich. We went this morning to make our reservations, and once again, we were told that all was full. But, after exhausting all possibities (Salzburg, Vienna, etc.) the guy at the sportello (window) came up with Padova (Padua to you English speakers) and then on to Munich. Fine with us, as long as we make our plane on Tues.
Venice has been an enchanting experience. We will totally be coming back here. We arrived yesterday at like 6:00 in the morning and knew we wouldn't be able to check into our hotel yet, so after spritzing up a bit and changing clothes in the station WC (bathroom) we checked our bags at the Baggagli (left/checked baggage) and made our way into the city. It was just before sunrise and the city was just beginning to awaken and it was perfect. We saw many stalls just putting out their wares (all kinds of fish, produce, etc) and got some amazing pictures of the city. We walked to St. Mark's Square (the one in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where Sean Connery flaps his umberlla a the pigeons), and there was NOONE there. We loved it, we had the place to ourselves. Seriously, there were only about five other people there. So, we took tons of pictures (shocked, aren't you?) and savored it all. Rick Steves suggests taking the Vaperetto (water bus) down the Grand Canal to see the sights and get used to things, so we did it in reverse and then came back down to St. Mark's. We took the slow boat, and by the time we got back, it was after 10:00 and there a kabajillion tourists. It was unbelievable. I am so glad we had that time alone to savor it.
So, we into the church. WOW!!! It was awesome. Unbelievable. All of the walls are done in mosaic with tiny glass pieces. Luckily, the joint is lit up on Saturdays or you're not really able to see the beauty of it. Photography is not allowed, but with my awesome new lens, I was able to sneak a few awesome pics. I'm goint straight to tourist hell. Please don't tell Rick Steves!!!
We were exhausted from our hellacious train ride to Venice and took a 4 hour nap! Then, we made our way out to the bars, and the rest you've heard! Today, we walked, got lost, and had some wonderful pizza...twice! Love it!! Now we're on our way back to Munich and then home.
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