Venice

- The city of love, and isn’t it just that... Venice is the most beautiful and romantic city...

I remember asking the question “Where does a flight attendant go for their honeymoon, after flying to many glamorous destinations for work?” I have found the answer and it is Venice, Italy. I have to admit that at times i felt a little lonely and missing having attention, as it was defiantly a place for lovers...

Venice is built on one hundred and seventeen small islands, and holds 150 canals, connected by an amazing 409 bridges. So my time in Venice was spent walking, walking and walking some more. I loved the feeling of almost being lost, wandering down the canals and tiny narrow lanes. The buildings were so old, and had so much character. Many small shops were hidden away in the walkways such as glass blowing shops with dainty jewellery, gorgeous vases, plates and more and decorative mask shops. There were tiny coffee shops and real Italian cake stores, where i realised my love for cakes as they are not like the ones at home.

San Marco Square was massive, and in one of the small lanes leading off of it, i ate real Italian pizza for dinner and it was delicious! I managed to find a small bar full of locals enjoying a knock of drink, in a small courtyard and it was so lovely to be standing in such a relaxed yet very old and glamorous place.

It was beautiful to stay out late to enjoy the city once the sun had gone down and all the lights came on. I am looking forward to heading back to Venice in a couple of days, this time to try real Italian expresso, and to take a ride on the gondole.

Favourite Event – Just being lost in the city of love, that i love.

Favourite Purchase – Cream puff from a tiny Italian cake store, where i was reunited with my long lost love for cakes with heaps and heaps of cream.... yum, and only 1.2 calories!!!!! – whatever?