Day 1: It Was Physically Challenging: Venice

We were first challenged at CVG to make the 50# weight limit with each suitcase.  Ann’s bag weighted 49.5 # and mine was 50.5 #.  Whew!

The plane ride was 11 hours.  We did not get many Z’s but we had 40 free movie choices that helped to ease the ride.

When we arrived in Venice we already planned on taking the bus to the train station and from there it was said to be an easy walk to the hotel.  The easy walk was not that easy.  To set the stage, we have two 77 year olds, each with a 50 # bag plus a back pack and a carry on.  We had to pull the bags over 2 bridges that had multiple steps and not a smooth runway.  We made the smart move by hiring a porter to get us over the bridges.

A nice lunch and an even nicer dinner with Barb and Brad, on the Grand Canal, made the day special.

Tomorrow is all sightseeing and learning how to navigate the water bus schedule.  There are no cars in Venice but there are 117 islands, 150 odd canals and 400 bridges. I have the feeling that it is a place where it will be easy to get lost.  I'll let you know.