Good bye to Venice and Italy. Looking out over the lagoon early on the morning of departure for the USA. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 11, 2013.

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Day’s end, tour’s end at Trattoria alla Scala. Tomorrow it’s back home after a wonderful tour. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 10, 2013.

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Today’s catch “Sea Bream”. Excellent. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 10, 2013.

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Dinner begins with a celebratory Bellini from the owner of Trattoria alla Scala, the best seafood trattoria in Venice. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 10, 2013.

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The day begins looking across the lagoon to a neighboring Venetian island. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 10, 2013.

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The Grand Courtyard of the Doges’ Royal Palace. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 10, 2013.

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In front of the Doges’ Cistern. The Venetian “Doge” ruled the empire as a king. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 10, 2013.

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In front of the Rialto Bridge, built in 1500, across the Grand Canal. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 10, 2013.

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All the hustle and bustle of activity on the Grand Canal. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 10, 2013.

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Colorful 13th century homes and businesses along the Grand Canal. Venice, Italy. On the ITALY tour. Oct 10, 2013.

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