Venice: Day 2

Still no word on the passport, but not going to let that ruin my vacation. If anything, it will only extend it :-)

It was another day of perfect weather in Venice. Frankly, I could not have asked for better weather for the entire trip. We went to the local shop to get some rolls and cheese to combine with our salami leftover from Germany. It was a nice breakfast. Of course, I had to stop for a cappuccino at an espresso bar as well. In typical style, I stood at the espresso bar to refuel and then went on my way.

We headed back to San Marco square and checked out some shops south of there. Lots of beautiful Murano glass, but some things get old after viewing at each shop. We attempted to watch glass blowing, but it was only open for scheduled group tours. Still plenty to see though. We eventually stopped for our first pizza in Italy; the pesto pizza was excellent!

We continue south along the grand canal and just took everything in. I bought a canvas oil painting of Venice that I look forward to hanging up at home. Eventually I had my late afternoon gelato and headed back to the hotel. Upon my return, I found out that my passport was indeed left in the Kopfelsberger's car seat pocket (which I stowed because my backpack had a hole and I didn't want to lose it). So, although I must inconvenience them, I look forward to seeing them again and knowing that I will be able to re-enter the country (and to a country with Obama as president-elect...yeah!)

For dinner, I had a seafood pasta followed by a scallopini with mushrooms...good eats! We then headed to an opera concert that was quite impressive. The opera is really amazing in person, which include baroque period wardrobe this time as well. I especially like the barotone...wish the pamphlet had the names of tonight's performers.