IMG 2728 "Ciao," intoned the tall stranger. "Will you help… At this point we were suffering serious "ponte" fa… Even gondolas need an overhaul. Heavy scent of la… IMG 2734 IMG 0539 IMG 0540 Approaching Venice from the sea. More than one tower in Italy leans. IMG 2505 IMG 2506 IMG 2510 Approaching St. Mark's. Our ship was so big that i… Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute This photo of the bell tower at St. Mark's Square… Entry to the Grand Canal IMG 2532 IMG 2537 IMG 2539 IMG 2542 IMG 2545 The bridge of sighs. 12th Brigade, Princess Marines. This reminds me of a wedding cake. IMG 2716 IMG 2713 IMG 2709 Looks like a fun fellow but I didn't catch his nam… "What news on the Rialto?" A view from the bridge.… Kids on a field trip tramp up the Rialto Bridge. So many mask shops and stalls but not as many as c… For those who can't smell and cant read the signs. IMG 2696 The sky looks artificial in this obligatory photo… The gothic and fragrant fish market. This square near the Rialto Bridge boasts a one-ha… IMG 2683 IMG 2682 IMG 2681 IMG 2680 IMG 2677 IMG 2672 Our hotel had a lovely garden. Tourists, getting a very expensive water taxi ride… First time in Venice and Mary want to be sure to c…