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Turin turns out to be a rather grand and impressive city. This is the Piazza San Carlo, which has two (yes two) churches at its Southern edge.09:56:37
A rather nice Martini sign in the arcades around Piazza San Carlo.10:01:40
Chie's having a bicerin here - a chocolatey Turin speciality.10:02:47
Rather glamorous cafe on the Piazza San Carlo.
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I'm a sucker for trams.10:17:08
Arcades are clearly very much en vogue amongst Turin's architects.10:20:08
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Not sure why they picked this name for a hotel in Turin.
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Inside one of Turin's churches.10:31:13
Turin Cathedral, wherein the shroud is housed (although it's not due to be on display again until 2025 or something).10:32:06
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It was sunny so I had decided to wear my hat today.10:58:33
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I assume lager means something else in Italian?11:09:29
The fruit and vegetable market in Turin - this was fantastic.11:09:34
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Al Bicerin - famous cafe in Turin.
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Inside the shop part of Al Bicerin.11:43:36
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Lunch at a self service place called Brek, which had a nice little courtyard to eat in.12:35:19
Still wearing my hat.12:36:50
A sort of lasagne. This was quite pleasant.
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Chie and a giant knife and fork.13:00:51
Rather nice exit to Brek.13:18:46
The Frecciarossa which would be taking us from Turin to Bologna.13:21:48
First class - and hardly anyone else on board!
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Not quite as comfortable as the TGV, but nearly there.14:19:35
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Passing through Milan.
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We were keeping an eye on this screen as the first train was 16 minutes delayed and we only had 15 minutes for our connection. (somehow we still made it).15:30:39
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Not sure why I took a picture of the label in my hat at this point.15:35:30
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Now in the Bologna to Venice train (a Frecciargento rather than a Frecciarossa if I'm not mistaken). Complimentary drinks were served - it seemed an appropriate time of day to enjoy a small glass of prosecco.
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Some not-very-good pictures of the Italian countryside between Bologna and Venice.16:27:48
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Now on the bridge across the lagoon to Venice - very excited! (So much so I didn't manage to get the camera in focus at all).
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Looks like we're on a boat here.17:28:51
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First glimpse of Venice.18:00:31
Here's a picture of our hotel for the first night - the Molino Stucky Hilton.
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A picture of the shuttle boat timetable for future reference.18:07:26
Chie waiting for the shuttle boat at Zattere.18:14:12
Whilst waiting for the shuttle boat we head a very brief explore of the little church square near Zattere.18:14:24
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I think this is one of those canals which was bricked up.18:17:05
A cruise ship passed by the end of the street - a bit surreal!18:17:31
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At the hotel now, a very dark picture of the room.19:07:03
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Taking a stroll along the waterfront of the Giudecca from our hotel.19:43:59
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I think a lot of the taxi owners live here.20:03:27
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The sun was starting to set.20:08:55
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Snack Bar La Palanca, where we had an aperitif.20:21:41
Here's me with a Spritz.20:39:57
Sun setting over Venice.
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At dinner at Trattoria do Mori now.20:42:05
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Sunset through the windows of the vaporetto stop.20:51:21
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Not the best pizza of the trip, but the location was spectacular.21:10:27
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The two of us at out table - rather a nice position wouldn't you agree?
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Harry's Dolci, a sister restaurant to Harry's Bar is on the Giudecca. We didn't go in though, as I assumed it would be hideously expensive.22:27:50
Me cleaning my shoes back at the hotel.
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In our room.23:30:44
Me asleep!