hey guys, sorry for the slow update on my italy trip as i had to revise for the exams straight after the easter break. i will like to thank caleb n jun sheng for all the photos for this trip :D
woke up at around 2am n got ready for our flight to venice..
Arrived in venice n after much hassle of trying to find the way to the hotel we're staying (thanks to the misleading bus drivers who pushed us here n there to wrong buses), we finally arrived alas, getting to unload those heavy backpacks.
One important thing to do in Venice is to get lost n sure we did get lost here.. no maps, just 6 guys wandering n exploring around venice island. its sure a good experience, walking the whole day n joking around with good company. n something not to forget was the 12 small meals we had, including pizzas (which im pretty sick of now) n gelatos (hmmm, tastes better under the beautiful sunshine we had).
woke up at around 2am n got ready for our flight to venice..
Arrived in venice n after much hassle of trying to find the way to the hotel we're staying (thanks to the misleading bus drivers who pushed us here n there to wrong buses), we finally arrived alas, getting to unload those heavy backpacks.
One important thing to do in Venice is to get lost n sure we did get lost here.. no maps, just 6 guys wandering n exploring around venice island. its sure a good experience, walking the whole day n joking around with good company. n something not to forget was the 12 small meals we had, including pizzas (which im pretty sick of now) n gelatos (hmmm, tastes better under the beautiful sunshine we had).
waiting for the bus to bring us to london stansted airport.
we reached venice! our first stop in italy!
outside the airport.
first bridge we saw.. very nice architectural work...
getting lost amidst the bus station.
Piazza San Marco
one of the many bridges in venice
beautiful canals..
they hang their clothes just like in mamma mia..
one of my first gelato ice creams today.
visited vivaldi's exhibition.
how a violin is made.
alleyways..
have a meal n bask under the sunshine having a refreshing glass of wine n enjoying the music in the air. of cos, we didnt get to experience this.. looks expensive!
St Mark's Basilica
the soldiers atop the tower will strike the bell every hour of the day just like a grandfather clock!
the street is filled with these shops, selling assorted souvenirs which range from masks to postcards n shirts.
on board the gondola. we had a cheap fare here and could bargain with the person as the weather wasnt particularly sunny. if my memory serves me right, it was 10 euros per person.
group photo with the gondola guy.
we get the benefit of seeing him with an umbrella n rowing at the same time!
the Bridge of Sighs.. it is under restoration work, hence the adverts
the canal is just like a turning out of a junction. mirrors to guide gondola rowers.
the long stretch of gondolas awaiting their customers to hop on board.
us with the gondola guy.
drizzling weather in venice. at least the umbrella colours arent all black like in london!
our pizza made on the spot!
but it failed! so a new one was made again.
tea time in a coffee shop. Cappuccino, ciocollata calda (hot chocolate), caffe
tramezzini.. a salami sandwich with slightly soggy bread.
explored n ate till the night!
walked along a dock.
Rialto Bridge
atop rialto bridge..
piazza san marco at night.
body guard for the photographer caleb
another pizza before heading back to the hotel.
getting ready for sleep n packing for tommorrow's journey.
another pizza before heading back to the hotel.
getting ready for sleep n packing for tommorrow's journey.
tiramisu cake for dessert!
goodnight guys! :D
