Wandering in Venice
No matter how lost I became, I always found something to see in Venice. Simply walking her streets with no destination in mind is an absolute delight.
The Lions of Venice
Representing St Mark, the patron saint of Venice, statues of lions are to be found throughout Venice, including atop the column standing in St Mark’s Square.
A Small Green Door
Behind this little green door lay my home in Venice for a short while; just outside the door, this magical city waited to be explored.
Gardens in Venice
Gardens are everywhere in Venice, but often hidden from the casual eye. Some photographs of a few I discovered.
A Bookshop in Venice
The Acqua Alta Bookshop is so typically Venetian: hidden in a courtyard, complete with a gondola overflowing with books in all languages.
Venice and the Church of the Skiing Jesus
An unusual church spire in Venice, with Our Lady standing on top of a crescent moon and wearing a crown of 12 stars.
Venice, Gondolas and Me
Images and tales of gondolas and gondoliers from my visits to Venice, from travelling the Grand Canal, to seeing an attempted u-turn in a tiny canal.
The Markets of Venice
Behind the Rialto Bridge are the Venice Markets. Aside from an incredible array of seafood, there is also fresh fruit and vegetables, breads, meats - and later in the day, tourist stalls.
The Traghetti of Venice
The traghetti in Venice offer a cheaper version of a gondola ride and are a quick way to cross the Grand Canal - although you often have to stand!