10:18:21
First glimpse of Venice as the train crosses the long rail bridge over the lagoon.10:41:17
Much needed coffee at Torrefazione Cannaregio. I think I'd actually been here before on the previous trip, possibly it had changed name / owners in the interim? Either way coffee was still good, in fact the only decent one I had in Venice.10:44:03
Outside Torrefazione Cannaregio.10:47:21
A selection of aperitivi in the window - first sighting of Select, one of the reasons for coming to Venice.
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It's hard not to take hundreds of random photos whilst walking through Venice.10:57:46
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The alleyway leading to the entrance to my hotel.
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Taken from the Rialto Bridge after dropping off my luggage at the hotel - you can see the hotel here, it's the small palazzo on the right hand side with the red canopy.11:35:47
Caffe del Doge, where I went for my second coffee of the day. Not as good as the first place.11:43:22
Got the traghetto across the grand canal.11:46:10
Took a picture of the exterior of Alla Vedova, one of the bacari we visited on the previous trip, thinking I might go back here later today - but didn't in the end.
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Heading to the pizza place, and enjoying taking in the backwaters of Venice en route.11:51:12
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A damigiana (demijohn) outside a bar advertising the arrival of torbolino.12:22:32
A knocker.12:32:13
Spotted this rather nice ornament on a shelf in the little wine shop where I went to try torbolino - Amaro Alpino.
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Torbolino. Only available in Venice in October!12:36:58
Outside the wine shop where I had a snifter of torbolino.12:38:09
Erika would have liked the window of this pharmacy.13:01:58
My porcini pizza for lunch form Arte del Pizza.
13:20:02
The casino in Venice, thought I might give it a whirl later in my trip.13:37:34
My rather splendid room at the Hotel Al Ponte Antico. The persian rugs in particular instantly made me feel at home.13:37:45
The view from the lounge area of my room - straight out onto the Grand Canal.13:37:54
Rather elegant chair and tables.
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My suitcase enjoying the view.14:31:27
One of the very nice original features of the room - a Corinthian column in the corner.14:31:35
Nicely carved beams.
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The view out of my room's window to the Rialto Bridge - bit of a shame about all that scaffolfing on the palazzo opposite!14:32:14
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Attempted to zoom in a bit to hide the construction work.14:33:20
My ridiculous suitcase again.
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Attempted to take a self portrait, but was too dark.14:46:58
Still a bit too dark!14:54:19
The corridor in the hotel.
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Looking the other way down the corridor to the hotel's quay. Was very tempted to get a water taxi when I left so I could make use of it but couldn't quite justify the expense!15:04:46
Now in Cantina do Mori, having an "ombra" and some ciccheti.15:05:34
The rather nice interior at Cantina do Mori.16:12:32
I made some new friends in Cantina do Mori, here we all are outside the next bar we went to.
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I headed off once more by myself to find more bacari. En route I spotted this - Brottino - which rather peaked my interest.16:52:05
...and this, "Very".16:52:49
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....and "Sptritzzoso".16:58:19
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Braulio.17:19:34
The bridge over the San Trovaso canal to Cantinone del Vino Gia Schiavi, the next bacaro on my list.17:22:35
Inside Gia Schiavi, some very nice cicchetti and a Spritz con Select.17:27:16
I wanted to get a sneaky picture of the old lady who is presumably the owner.
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Another shot of the exterior.17:30:45
The San Trovaso boatyard, which is rather picturesque.17:30:58
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I decided to get a vaporetto over to the Giudecca to visit a place I'd really enjoyed from our previous trip, hoping I might also catch a glimpse of the sunset from there (although the weather wasn't really cooperating on that front).
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At La Palanca on the Giudecca now. Tiniest glimpse of the sunset over there.17:44:53
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My Spritz con Select outside Snack Bar La Palanca.
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Back on the Vaporetto once more, heading to San Marco.18:20:00
Again, another bit of a glimpse of the sunset here.18:21:20
San Marco and the Doge's Palace seen from the water.18:28:48
In Piazza San Marco now.
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The famous Byzantine generals.18:31:24
A bit of pink sky over the Piazza San Marco.18:50:28
Pleasant canal scenes in the gloaming.19:06:57
Popped back to my hotel. The night time view of the Rialto Bridge from my room.
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My hotel as seen by night from across the canal.20:28:51
After a not very successful attempt to find somewhere for dinner (one place I chose was fully booked, another was closed) I decided since I was tired and not that hungry I'd just have a slice of pizza and go back to my hotel for an early night. For pizza by the slice this was actually quite good (here at Antico Forno), and also a good opportunity to try the local beer.