Here we are! I cannot say clearly enough how thrilled I am to just be here. I am sitting on our terrace. It's around 7pm here and a nice cool breeze is kicking up. It's noisy but I am not bothered by it--I hear lots of Italian voices, dishes clanging in the restaurant right downstairs across the calle, dogs barking and a few birds.
Here are 2 quick snapshots of the view up the street and down the street from the terrace:
Our flight was completely smooth. I love flying "princess" class. Very comfortable. Slept about 4 hours.
As soon as we got out of the airort we took the land bus to Piazzale Roma and waited in a crowded room to get our Carta Venezia. It took about a half hour but we got it and now we can ride the vaporetti for 1 euro. We took our first ride to the Ospedale stop and walked through the hospital, getting a bit lost, until we finally found the Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo and our lovely red house.
The apartment is nothing fancy but it is totally comfortable so far and easy walking distance to everything.
We went for lunch at Osteria D'Alberto. I immediately ordered a glass of prosecco and it hit the spot! We shared a tagliolini with porcini and little shrimp that I enjoyed. We also shared a mixed grilled fish plate that was not so great--kind of dried out, overcooked.
We've walked and walked--to the Billa to do a basic shopping and now we're crashing. I'm going to make it til 8:00 and then sleep.
Venice is so beautiful.
Comments (7)
Jan, thank you so much for sharing this bit of heaven with us. Honestly reading it made me so happy for you and happy in my own heart as well. It gives me chills to read your words. Enjoy and savor every minute. I know you will.
Posted by Barb Cabot | May 22, 2010 4:11 PM
Posted on May 22, 2010 16:11
Che bella vista della chiesa dalla tua terraza!! Che fortunata!
Posted by Cecelia | May 22, 2010 4:30 PM
Posted on May 22, 2010 16:30
Jan, I am glad you got to Venice without any travel delays.
I can tell how excited you are to be there. Enjoy!
Posted by nancyhol | May 22, 2010 7:30 PM
Posted on May 22, 2010 19:30
This is SO getting me in the mood for vacation....not that I need any pushing in that respect:) I love the area around SS G e P.
Posted by Rebecca | May 23, 2010 3:04 PM
Posted on May 23, 2010 15:04
Sounds wonderful! Enjoy!!!
Posted by girasoli | May 23, 2010 4:49 PM
Posted on May 23, 2010 16:49
What a great view! Looks like you are very close to da Alberto. Enjoy!
Posted by Annie | May 24, 2010 10:31 AM
Posted on May 24, 2010 10:31
Looks lovely, Jan!
Posted by sandrac | May 27, 2010 9:44 PM
Posted on May 27, 2010 21:44