Since we'll celebrate Valentine's Day before the next Watery Wednesday I thought it would be good to go back to Venice for some water scenes from this most romantic city.(Bonus photo - you may be familiar with this pop art symbol of love. It's the sculpture "LOVE" by Robert Indiana and is currently on exhibit at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky.)Both natives and tourists enjoy riding through the canals of Venice in a gondola. Most gondolas are lavishly decorated in richly colored, lush fabrics for very elegant lounging with your Sweet One on your watery tour of Venice: 
Here's two closeups of Venetian gondoliers with their classic boater hats and striped shirts. There's a lot of friendly rivalry among the gondoliers. Who has the most romantically appointed gondola? Which boat has bragging rights in the annual gondola races?
I took this last photo of a just married young couple on the dock when we got off the ferry from Lido Beach, Venice to the mainland. The wedding party was seeing them off to the waiting cruise ship for their wedding journey--lots of music and good wishes for the bride and groom. I wish I had gotten a photo of the bride's sandals with their extravagant organza bows tied at her ankles:
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What a great trip and wonderful photos of the Venice canals. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip and wonderful photos of the Venice canals. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAaaaah the city of romance..perfect pic for watery wed. Faye!
ReplyDeleteRoamantic Venice is! Was there before my pic taking time:)
ReplyDeleteAhhh...so romantic!
ReplyDeletewhat an incredible place that would be to visit; you would have had a field day with your camera there; lovely photographs Faye
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Venice. The closest is the Las Vegas version - not very realistic I'm sure. Thanks for commenting on my Watery Wednesday post. - Margy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, I love those beautiful frames and delicious colors, Venice is the most romantic city.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful and romantic photos :)
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Thank you so much for your comment at my post! Lovely pictures from you! Well done! I wish you a nice evening!
ReplyDelete(-The architect Tarald Lundevall from SNØHETTA is behind the Oslo Opera House. They have nothing to do with the danish architect
Jørn Utzon who is behind the Operahouse in Sydney!-)
HansHB -oops! You're exactly right. I should have paid more attention to the Oslo tour guide commentary. Thinking back, what she said was that both the Sidney and Oslo opera houses were designed by Danish architects. Regardless, both are very exciting structures.
ReplyDeleteYou aqlways have such fabulous photos.
ReplyDeleteI visited Venice once. A beautiful place with too many tourists. The gondola tour was great but too short.
ReplyDeleteI love your shots.
Thanks for giving us this romantic look at Venice. It's definitely very appropriate for a pre-Valentine post.
ReplyDeleteVenice is a romantic city! Those gondola rides in the canals are just a perfect setting for a lovely date or any great occasion.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! You chose one of my favourite travel destinations for this link up! Love these shots.
ReplyDeleteI must go back through my 2010 trip to Europe & UK and link up some of my shots.
What a great Watery post! I missed posting this last Wednesday..bummer.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures of Venice are wonderful! Makes me want to go back. Sadly all my photos are not digital, so I'll need to scan them, someday.
You have a great blog and I am now your newest follower!
Looking forward to seeing what's new with you!
Have a great weekend!
Debbie's Travels
Lovely series of shots...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Valentine's Day.