So Paige decided she really liked Innsbruck afterall and we had a great whirlwind afternoon and morning before leaving for Venice this morning. The views on the train were gorgeous! We just kept pointing out the window saying "Hey! Look up there!" or "Wow, look at that!". Too amazing!
We changed trains in Verona, Italy and Paige got another taste of European McDonalds. We just have to try the strange things they do here. Today it was the BBQ Wrap (i.e., breaded chicken, sauted onions and BBQ sauce in a flour tortilla, actually pretty good). Then it was back up to platform 4 to wait for the train.
We got to Venice and the weather is gorgeous (especially compared to our shock of Zurich and Innsbruck!). We checked in at our adorable hotel and Paige said our room is the size of a closet (I'll agree with her on this one but it is very nice and has a beautiful Murano glass chandellier and hand painted headboard and armoir).
We hit the canals and walked for hours (and found a gift for Tim on our travels). She tried her first Gelato and is hooked! We stopped and had dinner at a small outdoor trattoria. (my favorite, gnocchi con mozzorella e pomadoro). Then had to act touristy with a map in hand and try to find our way back to our hotel. We will do Saint Marco's and the island of Murano for handmade glass tomorrow and I'm sure more walking and picture taking. I'll let you know what we find, I'm sure it will be interesting!
Saying goodbye to the Austrian Alps
Again, just couldn't leave without another picture of the gorgeous views of the Alps in the background
Paige on our journey through Venice
Just one of those side canals, nice and quiet
These were great to walk down near the University, no tourists and very quaint!
Paige with her Granita at dinner
Mic just enjoying the sunshine and warm weather after cold Austria!
I told you it was worth going to Innsbruck!
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