After lunch, we walked (yet again) to the train station to catch the vapretto slow boat. We sat there listening to Rick Steves explain various highlights along the way. The funny part, the lady in front of us was holding his book and was happy to listen in.

We ended our day by doing a Gondala ride. No trip to Venice would be complete without one. And it was wonderful. It gives you a completely different look. And our driver was vocal, giving us history and talking with the boat in front of us. They navigate through narrow passage ways and low bridges, very impressive.

We then headed to dinner. Pasta, pasta, pasta. I can’t believe how good their food is, fresh and not salty.

And, of course, we hit our last Gelatto. Mike found the mother load with a chocolate sundae. I love the lemon and cherry.

Did I mention the run in with toy Trojan and Mattie? It cracked me up. They actually move like breathing.

Ciao Italy. We’ve had fun. Lots of walking (crazy amount). Great experiences. Cranky tired at times. Funny stories that happen along the way (will do separate post about hotel elevator). Worth every minute of it.

But we’re ready to head across the pond to see the baby boy and pups. There is only so much American shows you can watch in Italian. Was that Dukes of Hazard?