I've always wanted to go to Italy, that when we left Paris for Venice, I didn't feel sad at all. Sure, Paris was one of the most romantic cities in the world, but history and culture trumps romance for me. Err and food. I love love love Italian food.. I was most excited for Rome, so I'm pretty happy that we saved the best for last.
So we rode the Eurostar going to Venice via Milan, and let me tell you, it was a long ride. 7 hours going to Milan, then 3 hours to Venice. We switched trains thrice on the way to Venice, which was such a hassle for us since the 6 of us had 3 luggages each, which made it 18 pieces of luggage. We usually travel light, and we thought we traveled light. Enough for a month. Gaaah that was the rough part of the trip. We took a water taxi from the Santa Lucia station to the apartment, which was a good 10-minute walk to San Marco.
Chi outside the St. Mark's Cathedral
Venice is known for its canals connected by bridges
This was before we had the gondola ride. Right behind us is the Doge's Palace and beside that was the St. Mark's Basilica
One of my favorite photos of this trip. After 27 years of marriage, my parents are still so in love. I miss both of them terribly :( 
This was edited, obviously. 
My baby sister Ciara inside the Doge's Palace (Duke's Palace)
I want to write so many stuff about Venice, but all I remember is that the food was great, but more expensive than other Italian cities, everything was within walking distance, the places were just too picturesque (I had to pinch myself a couple of times), and I'd definitely want to go back.
That's all for now. I have so much to do. Papers, presentations, they just keep piling up. I'm overwhelmed but I love the challenge.
xoxo
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