Venice six days Travel Disruption 04/21/2010
Six days are a long time when a volcano erupts and plans go crazy. My guests were unable to leave Venice and stayed an extra five nights in the apartment. The next ones were unable to arrive. Nightmare. Now I find I cannot go myself as my flight is cancelled, but hopefully all will be well in the next six days, in time for the next guests. At least Venice is a rather more desirable place to find oneself than an airport or port. I sincerely hope nothing like this ever happens again, but will do all I can to give support in an emergency. | ArchivesJune 2010  CategoriesAll Are you sure you want to delete this post? This action is permanent. Yes, delete postNo, keep postVenice in winter
For those who prefer the quiet Venice, romantic swirling in mists with sunshine reflected from the Dolomites, winter is the perfect time to visit. Venice sparkles with opera at La Fenice and numerous choirs singing in San Marco. Fabulous shops from designer clothes to famous Murano glass seem even more exquisite in winter lamplight. Christmas sees tasteful greenery and St Mark's Square softly lit along the collanades with Florian's and Quadrini's cafes inviting one in, just as they have done for three hundred years. Last New Year Piccola Perla was the romantic hideaway for a couple who married on the Grand Canal. Venice must be one of the few places in the world which has not turned Christmas into razzamatazz. This it keeps for Carnival. Twelve days in February of Balls , masks and fun.Local Venetians celebrate alongside visitors from all over the world. From glamorously expensive Balls to children's fancy dress competions Carnival is like no other. So the season's come round,Venice as beautiful as ever. |
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