Now I'd heard a lot about Venice before I went - how busy it was, the hordes of tourists blocking every street and pickpockets at every turn, the ever present stench of sewage......none of which were there ! But what I really wasn't expecting was a peaceful, almost spiritual atmosphere and a surreal calm as there is no traffic other than the odd boat.
We were rather fortunate with the weather too - clear blue skies and sunshine (admittedly brass monkey's cold, but that's what Grappa's for!) and I can't recommend it highly enough for a peaceful Christmas.
There's also a HUGE amount of really cool modern art - not just glass (for which Venice is rightly famous) but also this beauty, crafted from old buckets and tankards.
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