This morning the water was high again & the duck walks were out in Piazza San Marco. Not too deep but in some places too deep to walk through.
It has been a beautiful day here again & looks settled for the week. I did think I might take off for Bologna for a couple of days, but it is forecast rain there so I'll stay here.
Today I have visited the Museum of the Basillica, some great paintings, the picolo museum of Vivaldi & Church no 3 of 12. That was a delight, much smaller than most of the churches here, lined in marble & a beautiful madonna & Child alterpiece. I called first at the news stand, the guy just handed me HELLO, laughed & carried on talking to a lady! Then I went to a favourite bar for a coffee & croissant to have a read. There a waiter asked me what I wanted but one of the ladies behind the counter told him! I am getting known.

More obserervations on the venetians.
Well they love thier pooches & pamper the, There are nearly as many pet shops as handbag shops! There are lots of signs saying dogs not to foul the streets - but you have to watch where you walk. I have not seen anyone cleaning after them! Then they dress them in coats, hair slides & ribbons, allow them to sit on seats & twice they have been in Church. They didn't go for communion but I wouldn't have been surprised if they had!

Since I got back I have done housework & just had a drink (peppermint tea) & a sit whilst I talk to you. I think I will go & clean the bathroom before I get ready for this evening. A lecture on the islands in the lagoon - in Italian. Prosecco is served afterwards so I have that to look forward to.

Caio caio caio (realised italians say it many times to thier friends)

PS Tried twice to post photos & after 45 mins got an error, so it will be more written thoughts till I get it sorted.