Well, yesterday was one lucky day for our ESCAPESEEKER team–Chad, Nicole and yours truly. After Roberto served us some of the most delicious Venetian dishes we’ve ever tasted, he said, “Would you like to see the Venice I know from my boat?” Our team just looked up and in a chorus said, “WELL, YES, ABSOLUTELY!!!”

I could go on and on about the most magnificent sites we were able to partake of from his 100-year old wooden boat–which is so apropos–it just fits the entire historic ambiance of Venice…even nature provided the perfect lighting for Chad’s continuous clicking–capturing one gorgeous, priceless image after another as Roberto navigated our way from one tight spot to another with such ease. And, when Chad happen to mention how much he loved the vivid colors of Venice, Roberto responded, “Oh that’s nothing…you want to see colors, I will show you.” We then proceeded to navigate our way to the Grand Canal and onto more open waterways (pass Venice’s historic cemetery where many members of Venetian’s upper class are laid to rest) which further out led us to Murano (famous for Venetian glassmaking, and glass art), and eventually to the rainbow colored splashed island of Burano! Chad got his fill of color on that island!

And, what’s really cool, we threw in some fun, frolicking photos too, especially as we worked our way back to Roberto’s home, including the one above of me testing to see if I can still jump like a college cheerleader (especially since I had the very big birthday the other day). I just had to try it…and on Venice’s oldest bridge nonetheless. Oh the joys of being the ESCAPESEEKER!

Gotta run, we’re boarding another plane to Edinburgh! I promise to post more photos of our Venetian experience once I’m settled in. The entire experience is so TV ready–from our special Sunday described above, to the impeccable service we received at the Luna Baglioni Hotel–especially from the Luna’s CANOVA restaurant staff, Rami Hamam and his very expressive and helpful assistant, Antonella. Rami “conducts” the restaurant like a musical conductor directs his orchestra–not a single sour note–all the guests are treated to a harmonious feast of artistically prepared and presented cuisine. I am missing the Luna already!

But, another ESCAPESEEKER adventure awaits…I believe I’m going to need a sweater this time around. Goodbye Venice, Hello Edinburgh!

Ciao,
Escapeseeker