More of Venice




Today was the commencement ceremony for one of the Universities of Venice.  We randomly walked into the post-graduation picture taking. So, we took a few pictures.  I think the laurels on their heads are pretty cool.  They wear them all day, as they walk through town, out to celebrate and receive congratulations.




Yesterday, we spent time touring the big three.  We toured the Basilica di San Marco (Note the water in the picture below.  That is not from rain.  That is from the lagoon.




We took in our views from the top of the bell tower.




We, also, toured inside the Doge’s palace.




In addition to coming upon the graduation today, we saw parents picking their kids up from school (which means walking with them, no cars in Venice).  This was great, as everything was feeling a little too touristy here.

Finally, in the most random event possible, we ran into friends of ours, yesterday, in San Marco Square.  Tom and Diane Reilly just happened to be in the square, in Venice, at that corner, at that moment.  We didn’t have any idea that they were traveling in Italy.  Tiny world.


Next up - Murano & Burano, but look below for some random Venice pictures.


Bridge at the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the palace to the prison.



A portion of the floor of the basilica.


Jon and the winged lion.




This was a two-manned dog?  Lion?


Ciao


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