Today we got an early start in the breakfast area of our hotel,and then headed to the Clock Tower in Saint Mark's square to watch statues ring the bell. We went throuh our guidebook so we knew what all the different buildings were, and then hopped onto a ferry to the island of Murano.
When you hear the term 'venetian' glass, it is likely handmade on this beautiful and historical little island. But the history can't be found on a building or a posted plaque, but rather in each piece of glass in each shop. The island has a plethora of hot shops ("fornace": furnace, in ITalian), all making their own unique version of Venetian glass, with history and methods that have been passed down for over a thousand years. Sean and I were amazed with each and every technique, and I think the shop keepers had fun too explaining the techniques to people that understood what they were.
We ate lunch at a small cafe in Murano, and then took the boat back to Saint Mark's square. Once we were up in our room to put our feet up I got sick. We tried to get ready to go to St Marks Basilica which I really wanted to see, but I got sick again so Sean went with Joel instead, leaving me to the sound of the gondaliers and the laptop to update(but not post) our blog, internet here is expensive, so these posts will have to wait for another day.
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