Enjoying Carnival in Venice, Italy

We had a terrific time enjoying Carnival in Venice. We're soon to enjoy it in Milan as well. Each city has a different flavor of "Carnivale" and Venice did not disappoint. Enjoy this video diary of our visit there.

When we arrived, many were in full costumes.

(L. Galo)

(Li Galo)

Street statues and other street artists are seen.
(L. Galo)

Me and a new friend! (L. Galo)

Venice is not complete without a ride in a gondola on the open water.

Solina in disguise. (L. Galo

                                       Emilio and Cristiana                      Me and Solina
                                               (Li Galo)                                  (Li Galo)


Be sure to visit Piazza San Marco (San Marco Square) - a highlight! When we arrived, there was free live opera being sung on a stage.

(L. Galo)

Some funky folks lined up with the kids in San Marco Square.

(L. Galo)

- Li Galo

Venice, Italy

Grand Canal, Venice, Italy (Li Galo)

We recently went to Venice, Italy via Tren Italia. Venice is a city that was built on marshland, about 600 years ago, to protect it from attacks from other countries. Originally, it was on land, but attackers kept destroying the city. It is slowly sinking one inch every year. But that has not stopped Venicians from living there. Venice was not part of Italy until 1866. There are concerns about the city flooding, so a plan has been made to stop the water from rising. The plan is to install floodgates around the city, so that way, the amount of water coming in and out can be controlled. Find more information here: http://news.discovery.com/earth/weather-extreme-events/moses-parts-water-in-venice-floodgates-test-131015.htm

Carnivale Costumes (Li Galo)

While we were in Venice, we decided to take a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. The streets are so narrow, that sometimes the boats end up in a traffic jam. The gondolas cost about 80 euro for 5 people, and it is a great way to see the city via water. They also offer night boat rides for 100 euro.

Gondolas (Li Galo)

Venice from the train (Li Galo)

Venice, Italy (Li Galo)

Piazza San Marco (Li Galo)

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-Emilio Galo