For you, Andrew, a glorious sunset behind San Giorgio Maggiore. The colours changed so quickly.
Some rather worn pavement, in Castello.
This is the remnant of a stained glass window at Sant’ Anna in Castello.
Dusk comes early in the winter.
NEWS FLASH! If you follow Fausto’s blog (Allogia Barbaria) you will have seen his video of the new owners of the fruit and vegetable barca, in Dorsoduro. Today, I bought some produce from the very pleasant young lady, and watched the new fellow being taught how to trim artichokes, by the past owner. (How many of those would he have trimmed in his lifetime?)
And, finally, another offering from Castello …
Hello World 
I was so lucky to walk by, just as that was happening, Daniel. And lucky that Fausto had done a video of the news, for his blog. There’s so much for the young folks to learn. How wonderful that this tradition lives on.
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Yvonne,
you captured a historic moment. How the torch, in this case the artichoke, is being passed from one generation to the next, like it has been done for hundreds of years.
Thank you for all your posts. You made us laugh, you made us think, you made us miss the beautiful Venice even more.
I’m looking forward to your posts from down under. Have a safe trip home.
Daniel
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Have a good flight home, well, as good as that long flight can be! Have you planned a date to return to Venice?
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My flight(s) are extra long this time, as I drop down to Brisbane, and then back up to Cairns. I have a few things to get sorted, then can think of a return again, Melissa.
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I know you are taking dozens and dozens of happy memories home with you….enough to last until the next time when once again you’ll take us all along on your lovely strolls through Venezia.
Grazie mille, dear Yvonne. Wishing you safe travels.
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I sure have a grab bag of memories, Barb. The weather is much better now, so the walks today (and tomorrow) can be strolls again.
Ciao, Barb.
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P.S. Here’s the bull!
http://www.venezia.net/venice-italy/1700/a-huge-bull-in-the-basin-of-san-marco/
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I’ll go see if he’s really back. He wasn’t, as of yesterday, Pat.
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No, there’s no bull at the Dogana, and that’s no bull!!
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Sad to know it’s the end of this trip, but I know you will be back. Safe journey home!
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Thanks, Pat. Retirement rocks!
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Thank you, Yvonne, for all the time and work that goes into what you do to share the experience of Venice with us. I’m going to find some time and go through all these blog posts and photos again. Happy travels to you!
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Bloke, in your busy life, how will you find time for that????
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I will do that and pair it with enjoying a glass of vino rosso, in your honor.
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Thanks for the photo, Yvonne. Now that IS St George on the top! I used to get very upset leaving the city at the end of a stay but I now realise it will always be there for us when ever we want to return. Have a safe journey home and let us now when you are returning. Thanks so much for your stalwart efforts.
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Andrew, it was a pleasure to trap that sunset, just for you! And you’re so right, our siren will be here waiting for us. But I still feel a tad Eeyeore-ish today!
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Yvonne ,
I’m writing this with a tear in my eye.
Bon Voyage, it was a pleasure to meet you and to read your blog every day. I know you’ll be back soon, I hope we’ll see you when you do.
Rob (&Nat) x
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Hi Rob and Nat, it was a pleasure to meet you, also. See you next time, for sure! xx
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Hi, Julie! I’ll make a supreme effort to get up early next time I’m here, to see a sunrise. No promises, though. 🙂
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Love the sunset … what a fitting end to your trip Yvonne..
Will miss your daily blog, safe travels home ..xxxxx
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Yes, I can’t believe time has passed so quickly! Safe home, Yvonne. Have you got your return planned yet?
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Thanks, Kathleen. It’s not long until you’ll be here!
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Did not realise you were off home so soon, my how time has flown,
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It really has been a most wonderful time here, Jan. I’ll need to sort through my memories when I get home.
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Some of the most beautiful Sunset photos I have seen of Venice,
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Venice does have beautiful winter sunsets, Jan. I went to Murano yesterday, hoping to be able to see the Dolomites, but no luck.
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Buon viaggio, cara Yvonne!
I know you will never stop blogging about Venice.
Hope to see you there again soon….perhaps in November when I’m there.
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Right now, I want a break from the blog, Michelle! Your countdown is coming along nicely, eh?
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And I second Susie’s thoughts.
It was an absolute delight to meet you, and a daily treat to be transported back to Venice and all her special treasures and quirks via your blog.
Hope the flight isn’t too horrendous…..
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It was great to meet you and Jon, also. So, it’s back to election campaign boredom, I understand. Oh, goody!
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I am so happy that the vegetable barge has re-opened! I am NOT happy that you are leaving La Serenissima! How is this possible? I feel you belong together…
Thank you for all of the joy and pleasure you have brought to me through your blog. I must be a very selfish person, as I am hoping you have lots of blogging material to carry us through until your next trip!
Buon Viaggio Dear Yvonne!
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I don’t know about the blog, Susie. I’ll see how I feel about it when I get home. How is life with you folks?
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I like the teacher’s hat! That is great news – that the boat will be there for at least one more generation (we hope).
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I like his warm, colourful hat, too. And, it really is good to have the boat and shop back in operation. I hope those young people are made of sturdy stuff.
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Love that peach melba sky! Great shot of the paving stones!!
Wow you did it again….right place and time…artichoke training!
What will we do when you head home?
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Hi, Linda. I’ve still got lots of chimneys and pissotte to share! 🙂
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