venice dreaming

“Venice, it’s temples and palaces, did seem like fabrics of enchantment piled to heaven.” ~ Shelley It’s a funny thing, carrying two suitcases through Venice. Of course, there’s the obstacle of cobblestone streets, much like any other, older European city. And of course, there’s the onslaught of gondoliers at every corner, who offer you a great ride discount, but no hand to help you while you’re toting more than your own body weight in luggage. And of course, there’s the fact every 50 feet or so, there’s another canal bridge, with no ramp, but uneven steps to lug each bag up and then down the other side. ...