From the left The Church at Torcello

Gondolas on the lagoon

San Marco from Santa Maria del Salute

Another (wet) day in paradise. It is much warmer, but I prefered the cold.

Today I bought the ticket to visit 12 Churches in the city & visited the first - S. Maria Formosa. From San Giorgio Campanile it is huge. Some lovely paintings.

I also bought shoes with high heels. Two weeks of boots has been enough.

Next time I go the La Fenice I will chaqnge into heels on arrival.

The cloakrooms are free so no problem to leave the boots.

The weather looks wet for a few days but snow & sun in Bologna, so I may head there at the weekend.

Differences uk - Italy -- I continually hold my hand out for change & it is put on the counter! I still feel irritated. I willl know I am Italian when I accept & am prepared for this.