On day two in Italy we've decided that we should have named our blog "I like SIESTA'S and I cannot lie" because today we did as the Venetians do: started with an Italian breakfast feast with salami, prosciutto and cappuccinos (Emily had scrambled eggs and banana yogurt - so adventurous of her!). Next we toured the Doge Palace, which was the highlight of Venice so far. We also took advantage of our 24 hour water taxi passes and branched out past St. Mark's and really got lost (on purpose). We pretended that we were locals, calling out "Graci!" and "Bounjurno!" every chance we got...I highly doubt that we fooled anyone. Came back to the hotel for a 3 hour siesta, and went back out exploring for the perfect dinner.
Hayes unfortunately did not join us on our travels today. He woke up with a 101 fever and was visited by the local doctor who gave him medicine for his "tonsillitis". Poor Hayes slept the day away, but is starting to feel better now. Only Hayes would this happen to (hasn't been sick in over a year). Please pray for his recovery and that he doesn't contaminate the rest of us. In an attempt to liven his spirits, we came home and told him that the Palace was dumpy, the gelato freezer-burnt and the weather horridly cold and snowy. (See photo below of Hayes' appearance during our dinner)
Our plan for tomorrow is to squeeze in a gondola ride and head to Tuscany on a 3-hour train ride. We were thinking how sad it was that the minute we began to feel comfortable here, we have to move on. Maybe we should just stay permanently.
Much love to you all! Thanks for following, we feel mucho amore (whatever that means...)
E & K
P.S. We came across the most romantic moment of our lives tonight and have to share. This is what Diane Lane movies are made for: We were crossing a bridge after dinner (they eat dinner here at 8) and hear this beautiful live music coming from below us. There was a perfect-looking couple being serenaded by a singer and his guitarist while being whisked away in a gondola (and yes, they were making out as all Italians do). Love it here!!!!
Oh Kara! I just love you. You look amazing and happy and beautifully radiant. Your pictures and blog make me wish I was sharing your trip in real life with you. You're such a good soul. I can't wait to see you when you get back. Muah (isn't that what they say for kisses in Italy?)
ReplyDeleteI love that you are writing a blog while you travel- what a great idea! It is so wonderful to see you are having the time of your life (sans Hazel being sick :( boo!)
ReplyDeleteHave fun and eat lots and lots of gelato for me!
Te Amo!