The title of this post says it all. Living overseas, after living in Washington, D.C. my entire life wasn’t easy! There were so many things that I had to get used to. But if there was one place that almost immediately had me smitten, it was Venice, Italy! To start, we lived on Aviano and were only a quick 40 min train ride to the island of Venice! So understand that we went there all the time. The architecture, the food, the locals and oh my goodness the shopping was just amazing!
A few must do’s for anyone visiting Venice —
- Visit Bacaro Jazz Bar! So they play jazz via a laptop, don’t have a live band, their bar is small and there are bras all over the ceilings. But the food is delicious, their homemade Sangria is to die for and they are loyal to their customers. The vibe here is just amazing!
- Do the damn Gondola ride! Listen, you’re probably going to be in Venice only once so just do the ride! Its fun, the tour guides are funny and entertaining and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. And look — if you don’t want to pay the price — just negotiate. The Gondoliers are always open to negotiating. You can thank me later
Below are a few more photos from our multiple trips to Venice! Now excuse me while I go hide in a closet and wish I could go back for one more Spritz Aperol!
Audra Kirsten 