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The grand canal in the morning, on the way to the pasticceria I think.11:13:54
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Chie and Erika in Tonolo, which was a very good pasticceria.11:50:14
Nice coffee cup.
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I ordered this by saying "la fenestra", because it looked a bit like a Venetian window. I think I may have correctly guessed its name as the lady behind the counter knew exactly what I meant.12:02:04
The door of Tonolo.12:07:51
A pigeon taking a shower.12:08:01
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The view from our table at Il Refolo (you can't even really tell we're outside a restaurant here) which was a wonderfully tranquil spot.
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The view in the other direction of the canal by Il Refolo.13:45:04
Chie and Erika on a bridge somewhere.13:45:06
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Venice Duck Store.
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Later on, the Aqua Alta bookshop.16:19:31
Yes that's a gondola.16:20:15
Aiko and Erika loved this staircase made of books.
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Who'd have thought two kids of their age would enjoy visiting a second hand bookshop so much?16:23:46
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I always eyed these water doors enviously - especially ones where there was a little chair and table just inside - so eagerly took advantage of the opportunity to sit in the chair here.16:29:40
The girls back on the stair case again!16:29:52
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Some particularly good gelato from La Mela Verde (the green apple). I introduced Aiko to stracciatella here and she was an instant convert.
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Seemed like a nice spot to try and get a portrait or two.16:57:58
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Erika looking wonderfully crazy here.
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A drama involving an umbrella had unfolded while we were standing here eating our gelato.17:20:57
Nice square we went through on the way back to the apartment.19:33:16
Dinner at a place near the apartment I'd misjudged somewhat - a bit too upmarket to comfortably go with kids!