Ciao a tutti! It’s nice to be back in Venice, but I must admit the flight(s) seemed to go on forever.
Enough whining. The views of the Alps at sunrise, between Zurich and Venice, are something to make your day start with a smile.
And, for any architects in the audience (or those interested in an example of how some of the buildings in Venice were constructed), this little scrap of history, not far from Campo San Luca. I really like those small, thin bricks.
Hello World 
Didn’t mean to put you under any pressure, dear Yvonne.
I know you’ll keep me posted, as you prowl around the city :).
No going out for me this evening, enjoying being at home
Ciao, ciao and looking forward to hearing about the midnight hour in Venice. 2014’s gotta be a good year,
Liz
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You’ll have to wait for Michelle’s report, I faded out a little while ago. 😦
Happy New Year Liz.
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Hi Yvonne 😀 I know the truth. Stock photos !! You really travelled on a magic carpet 😉 Welcome to Venice and a fantastic New Year my friend. Hugs. Ralph xox 😀
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Darn it Ralph, that was our little secret. There’s a huge crowd in Piazza San Marco, but I’m not part of it. I’ll find some stock photos tomorrow, I suppose.
A most happy, healthy 2014 to you, mystery friend. Pop!!! There goes another cork. Baci e abbracci, to you and those cats. xoxoxo 🙂
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Your photos are really great…..honestly !! Have a lovely day popping your cork 😉 xox
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Hi Yvonne,
So, you’re there, and We’re not, hmmm that’s not right 🙂
I took a pic of those very bricks last week, it appears you’re stalking me !!
Have a wonderful time.
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Rob, we really need to co-ordinate our comings and goings better.
I wondered why I was strangely drawn to that wall, now I know it was your lingering aura. (And, Linda’s)
Buon Anno, con Prosecco! Wheeeee ….
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You’re just going to return when the apartment is occupied with Randallo & Silkie.
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Yup! Happy New Year to the Bosch family. xxxxx
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Too true!
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So nice to have more posts to look forward to in coming weeks. Have so enjoyed Misha’s daily posts (and the rest of this week) with amazing photos from Venice meanderings,
Ciao from Liz in Vienna
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Oh, the pressure, Liz! 🙂
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The pictures of the Alps are stunning!!
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That was the very best view I’ve had of them (so far) Darlene!
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Have a wonderful stay, Yvonne! I hope the time passes slowly, so you can savor and enjoy every day to the fullest. Hugs to Barb & Julie when you see them! And to Michelle, too!
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Sheila, I just came home from having drinks with friends in “your” campo. It was lovely!
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Ah, San Stefano, my home.
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And, your apartment is not occupied.
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Looking forward to following along with you in magical Venezia. I agree; there’s something so inspiring as you fly across the Alps…you know that soon you will be in the city of your dreams! Cin cin and Felice Anno Nuovo!
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Cin Cin to you, Mindy! I’ve just had my first spritz with some other Venice fans/lovers.
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Absolutely stunning! Soon! Soon!
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Hey, it’s very soon! I’ll keep the Prosecco cool, Jane.
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Yay ! you’ve arrived ! Looking forward to keeping up with your blog, what a wonderful start to the new year for you.
Whose looking after the cat ? I’ve been cat watching my friends cat Jasmine while she’s been in Oz xxx
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I found a nice woman (Cate, who commented above), to take care of the boss of the house. Cate and Minx are getting along just fine, it seems.
Happy New Year, Julie. xxxx
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What a great way to celebrate the New Year!!
Enjoy every second : )
Will you still be there in May?
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Ciao, AnnaLivia. Felice Anno Nuovo a te! No, I’ll be here until 21 March. Are you coming over in May?
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I would like to, but I haven’t decided yet.
Enjoy your stay!!
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Wow, spectacular views, all those sunbathed, snow-covered mountains. M can give you my news. Have a wonderful time, also to Mary K.
Ciao, ciao from Vienna
Liz
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Hi, Liz. We were lucky, it was a cloud free flight over the Alps. Everyone had a nose pressed to a window!
Felice Anno Nuovo a te.
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Anche voi, esp. a Venezia
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Glad you’re there, and that you had such a spectacular last leg to the flights….. it doesn’t really make the previous 24 hours or so go away – but it’s a spectacular view!
I’m counting down now – 25 hours and 50 minutes until I leave for the airport……….
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Finally, your time has almost arrived. There’ll be a nice welcome mat out for you, Mary. 🙂
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Welcome home! Had a similar view of the Alps coming from Amsterdam. Later in the morning though.
Looking forward to ringing in the New Year with you.
Michelle
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It’s hard to believe another year has oozed away, Michelle
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Indeed and such an eventful one …at least for me with retirement and 34 (!) days in the City of My Dreams!
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Great photos from the plane! I’ve tried taking photos through the plane windows and they sure didn’t turn out as nice as these.
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The windows are often a bit smudged or misty, so I was lucky, Anneli
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Welcome home! Excellent photos as always. Hope your cats are fine. I realize they probably couldn’t make the trip with you. I’ve just returned from Arizona and mine won’t let me out of their sight.
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Hi, Arthur. Its rather nice to be back here again. It’s interesting, each time a person returns, it seems like you’re seeing things with fresh eyes, which is a neat experience. Give those cats a pat from me. My cat (and her teen-aged son who lives next door), seem to be coping without me. Hmph. 🙂
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I am envious! Have a wonderful trip and I look forward to hearing more!
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Good morning to you. Do you have any special requests?
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The Alps from the air…breathtaking!
OMG…I’ve photographed that wall a dozen times…one of my favorites!!
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Isn’t it a treat for the eyes, Linda! See you soon, cara.
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Wow…they’re some awe inspiring photos Yvonne. Thanks
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Hi, Cate and thank you for the kind comment. How are the darlings doing? 🙂
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