The Taxi
I'll be the first to admit, this trip was off to a rough start. From splitting headaches on the plane to feeling out-of-place, I was skeptical that this was going to be a good trip.
However, upon landing, finding our bearings, and hopping on a water taxi to meet up at the hotel, we were greeted with amazing views and great opportunities for photos. Somewhere, something inside me clicked (not the shutter of my camera) that this was going to be a great trip - at least for photography. The water taxi on our way to the hotel was one of the eye-opening experiences that started the trip. I realized that everywhere I looked in the distance was something photo-worthy. Now as a photographer, I know that not everything makes a good photo. This meant that for me, part of this trip was going to be figuring out how to take a photo that isn't your 'typical tourist photo.' |
The Hotel
Navigating the streets of Venice can be tough at first, however, with a compass I was able to solve a few arguments about which way to go. Upon arriving at our hotel for the next few nights, I was struck by how narrow it seemed. "How can we all fit in here?" I thought was we entered.
After getting settled and exploring the neighboring area a bit, we all met in the lobby to meet our guide, Dave. Dave is a wonderful, knowledgeable individual who got us all off on the right foot with introductions and some wine.
Dinner that night was held at Vino Vino. It was a wonderful three-course meal that consisted of a salad, ravioli, and tiramisu. One thing about Italy, noted by our guide Dave, was that in comparison the the American portions I am used to, Italian portions are smaller.
Following dinner was a gondola ride around at dusk and into the night. This helped give us a bearing for wear things were and how the city is laid out. With a car in sight, it was almost as if they didn't exist. Honestly, it was quite a good escape.
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The front facade of Hotel La Fenice et Des Artistes
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