Arriving Venice

Thursday we left Florence by Eurostar train and arrived in the Venice train station just after noon.  Out tour host met us there and led us to the nearby docks (we were all pulling out own luggage for this short walk) where we left the luggage on a dock to be picked up and transported by boat to the hotel.  We traveled in two water taxis, which were very crowded and cramped.

The hotel is beautiful and is located just a few minutes walk from the Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square).  We settled in, had our arrival briefing, and then set out to explore on foot.  The weather was very cool and gloomy, making the photos very dull that day.  

After walking around St Mark's Square we set off for the art district to find an artist from whom one of Linda's bosses recently purchased a piece.  Our info was bad so we walked to an old address, then headed another direction and eventually found him.  From there we walked farther south to the water and found a nice outdoor restaurant for dinner and the sunset.

Below are a few favorite photos, and link to the arrival album for Venice is below as well.

Arriving Venice Photos