My first backpacking trip through europe (ok, not all of Europe, just parts of france and italy). I am in Venice right now. what an eye opening experience this has been.

 

Hey I was there in December! Did they finish the renovations of St. Marks Square yet? One thing I noticed was that the water was fairly clean in the canals.

 

I wasnt aware there was renovation going on in st. marks square. it looks perfectly fine right now. we are staying near the square in fact. yeah, the water is a little grean and smells like, well, like sea water. ok I guess once you get used to it. so far a fabulous experience.

 

So how come you are not visiting the UK?

 

Reminds me of the movie, "The Italian Job". Excellent movie.

 

Wow it looks almost identical to the Venetian in Vegas

 

GOD!!!!!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ivelina

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Spankee
Reminds me of the movie, "The Italian Job".

 

ah, home sweet home...back in US now. just got back this afternoon. what a marvelous experience. our last stop was Rome. And we had to cut the UK out due to time and budget constraints. I heard the UK was very expensive (?)....