This is fourth in a series of blog posts that I will be doing to talk about where I am going during this trip, why I am going there, and what I’m expecting to see.
Venice. I don’t know about you, but the image that name inspires in my mind is one of an extraordinarily magical place. Palaces, spolia, canals, bridges, floods, and gondoliers rush into my mind and yet again, this trip is allowing me to check another major European off my list. I’m also super excited that this isn’t going to be happening in the rush of tourist season.
I will not be in Venice for long. Merely one full day. I arrive in the evening on day 1, have a full day the next day, then depart early in the morning for Pula on the third day. Originally my plan had been to travel from Venice to Croatia by ferry, but it was not to be. Instead, I will be traveling from Venice, to Trieste, to Pula, by train and bus. (literally, arriving in Venice by plane, departing by train, and arriving in Pula by automobile).
But first, I will spend a single day in Venice. Now, I know there are many things to see and do in Venice, but the only plan I have is to explore and to visit Saint Mark’s Basilica, and probably the Accademia…really hit the highlights of Venetian art (the kind I’m interested in anyway, sorry Biennale.) I feel like that’s honestly not too bad for a single day.
Between art and a walking tour, I am hoping to explore a good bit of Venice. My other goal is completely unrelated to art (it doesn’t happen often!). I want to try carpaccio. It’s a Venetian dish, thinly sliced beef (raw!) served with lemon juice, truffle or olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. My only concern with this is that I will get insane food poisoning and be completely screwed since I am a) traveling alone, and b) going to Croatia the next day and that involves a lot of travel. BUT, if I eat it anywhere, it should be Venice, yeah?
What are your must sees in Venice? What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever eaten while traveling?
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