Friday, August 31, 2007

From Venice to Naples



As referred to earlier by Judith, we had a picture-book trip through and over the alps from Munich to Venice. Although it was quite a long trip it was an enjoyable one and Judith used some of the time to brush up on her Italian.


We spent three days in Venice which was too short and we are now spending four days in Naples which is probably too long! However, Venice is beautiful but over-run by tourists (including us). There are cafes, bars and shops selling Murano glass every three metres and the tacky tourist mill is a sharp contrast to the magnificence of the buildings such as the Doges Palace and the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and the great art contained within.











On Tuesday we travelled by train through Tuscany, Florence and Rome to get to Naples. It was almost like travelling through two different countries. And this difference is even more dramatically contrasted in the two cities of Venice and Naples.

We are finding Naples very hot and extremely humid. We need to go back to our hotel each day to shower and cool down. Unfortunately our hotel does not have air conditioning but with the help of an open window and wall- mounted fan we are managing to sleep OK.


2 comments:

Mildura Interesting Ladies said...

Hi from Mildura
Your trip sounds & looks like it measuring up to expectations! The weather may be hot and sticky but the sights are worth it.
New Byrne grandchild - born Saturday - Ruby Janet Margaret 8lb 60z (Susan & Vas doing well).
Cheers Marg

Milton said...

Hi Marg
Congratulations to the proud parents and grandparents. Hope young Ruby is doing well.
Rome weather is just like Mildura -blue skies and sunshine every day -and a considerable number of Italian families around!