Wednesday, September 17, 2008

9/11/08 Venice

We got on the train from Mestre to Venice - better then the bus experience from yesterday. Earlier, stressed about the bike, I got up early to install the fork, the cranks, and pump up the tires, check the wheel for alignement including spokes.

We caught a boat ride to the island of Murano where the glass blowers are. We are told the supper hot and humid weather is very unusual for this time of the year. Riding back, the boat took the long trip around the islands of Venezia, stopping every few minutes to exchange people. Babies crying, engines roaring, boat rocking and hitting docks. A total mess. Just like riding a local bus in a tropical country where there is no AC. Tommorow is our big departure date!

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