July 23, 2016 · 5:43 pm
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Home, Giacomo

The hard working gondoliere of this sandolo has handed the oar to his younger friend. Now he can take a well earned rest as he is propelled homeward.

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  1. Sartenada
    February 2, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    Lovely photos. I love them.

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  2. Woolly Muses
    July 29, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Now that is something that I would like to try…probably finish up in with the fish, if there are any. Will keep an eye open for this gondolier in a few weeks.

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    • Yvonne
      July 29, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      You should see him around, he uses his sandolo for taking tourists around the canals. If you see him, say “ciao” and ask if you can take his photo. Have a wonderful time. You can take rowing lessons while you’re there, if you want!

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  3. gabriana
    July 27, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    Beautiful! How much longer will you be in Venice, Yvonne?

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  4. Greg Mohr
    July 25, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    I loved this.
    Had to post a little link to it on the Gondola Blog.
    I’ve just discovered your blog, and am enjoying each and every post.

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    • Yvonne
      July 25, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Hi, Greg. I’m glad I stumbled across your blog, too! In previous visits to Venice, I found so darn many wonderful little mysteries, and met many similar Venetians (they weren’t mysterious. 🙂 )

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  5. fauquetmichel
    July 25, 2016 at 3:14 am

    Sometimes there is traffic jam in the narrow channels but the gondolieres always are singing to be patient !
    Love ❤
    Michel

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  6. Master of Something Yet
    July 24, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I’ve always wanted to say “Home, James” but “Home, Giacomo” would beat that hands down.

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  7. thecontentedcrafter
    July 24, 2016 at 7:07 am

    I was wondering if the young paddler was a trainee gondolier or a curious tourist who wanted a chance to ply the paddle and say he’d done it…….. Whichever or whatever, luckily for the resting chap he looks quite competent 🙂 I also wonder if he sang while he ….. er… paddled; oared; pushed the boat with his stick?

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    • Yvonne
      July 24, 2016 at 8:49 am

      I think I had seen the young rower around the canals, so he’s either a gondoliere or a competent oarsman. There was no singing to be heard as they passed me.

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    • Yvonne
      July 24, 2016 at 8:26 am

      I really liked it, Eva. The breeze had caught the ribbon on the gondolier’s hat (first photo), giving the impression of more speed than was actual. 🙂

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  9. Bun Karyudo
    July 24, 2016 at 12:14 am

    That’s a nice scene — a bit unusual.

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  10. Inger
    July 23, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    Looks wonderful, would love to try that one day:)

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  11. wfdec
    July 23, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    Are gondole only there for tourists or some used as they were in the past?

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    • Yvonne
      July 24, 2016 at 8:32 am

      I don’t think there are any that are owned privately anymore, and the motorised private water taxis have probably taken over the function the gondolos used to fulfill. They are used to ferry bridal parties, and costumed party goers at Carnevale, but I guess many of those passengers would be tourists.

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  12. calmgrove
    July 23, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    “Home, Giacomo, and don’t spare the oars …”

    Lovely pics!

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  13. gerard oosterman
    July 23, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Yes, a well-earned rest. He could well contemplate writing a book about his experiences.

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