Flights to Europe were a little too expensive at the last minute on a holiday weekend. So to celebrate America's Independence Day... I'm going to Canada! On July 4th, Ill possibly be on a boat getting soaked under Niagara Falls. Then in the evening, I'll definitely be at the waterfalls, which will be illuminated and watching the fireworks. Then going through Toronto and will try to stand on the glass floors of the CN Tower. The rest of the trip will be wandering around old Montreal, getting lost in the city and soaking in the French culture. I'm nostalgic about Paris so I'm definitely looking forward to immersing myself among the French! Happy 4th!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Venice Day 2 - Last day in Italy!
Last day in Italy... Bittersweet.
Got a good view of the city from the bell tower, enjoyed Italy's annual Carnival festivals in every city. The food and people were incredible! I'm glad this long trip is ending in Venice because it really is a magical city! Ended the trip with a gondola ride at dusk, which Ill post later. But I could definitely come back and sit by the water a little more but its time to go! Will definitely be coming back to Italy, but on the Amalfi Coast in the spring/summer.
GOOD BYE VENICE! ♥ UNTIL NEXT TIME!
Love Sandy
Island of Burano [ Color & Lace ]
A hop, skip, and jump away is the island of Burano. There aren't enough words to describe how beautiful and unique this island is, so I will just let the photos speak for themselves. This is an island famous for its colorful buildings and its lace. Its so beautiful and unique and you simply cannot be in a bad mood on this island because its so happy and colorful! I absolutely love the photos of this island. This is a stop you can't miss!
Friday, June 22, 2012
Murano, Italy [ Island of Glass-making ]
The Hotel Ai Mori D'Oriente in Venice offered a complimentary taxi service to the nearby island of Murano. This island is the home of famous Murano or Venetian glass. Through the hotel, I was able to get a private demonstration of how glass is made and it was fascinating. The glass-maker was so talented and was able to make a whale and a case in a matter of minutes! After the tour, you walk through a glass museum and can purchase some of the most beautiful intricate glass pieces you can imagine. If you're visiting Venice, look into the tours offered by the island.
The Taxis are so fancy in Venice - they're little mini luxury boats!
The glass making process - blow into the metal pipe, and then mold the glass with pliers
Bake in Oven and repeat the molding
So much pride
The finished glass product is so hot that when a paper touches it, it instantly ignites in flames.
Also serves as a lighter for cigarettes
Murano glass animals
Cherries
Murano Glassware
Its cold out!
Murano Glass Art on the Island
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