The photo of the man with the vacuum cleaner was taken in Cannaregio, a sestiere (district) of Venice, at the beginning of Carnevale in 2014.
I, along with a throng of other onlookers, was waiting on the other side of the Cannaregio Canal to watch the parade of oar powered boats arriving to mark the opening weekend of the festivities. The dramatic finale of the parade was a larger than life pantegana (rat) whose rear end exploded, releasing a swarm of coloured balloons!
Later, we had the chance to try many typical Venetian foods and beverages from stalls set up on the fondamenta (canal side walkway), and listen to Venetian musical presentations. It was cold, but a lot of fun.
This couple were on an adjacent balcony. Their housework must have been done, so they could enjoy the passing parade.
These posts about Venezia are making me want to return!
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Please do one day, and prowl those streets for me.
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That is a pretty interesting couple who can be inserted in a balcony just about anywhere on the planet.
Seasonβs Greetings, Yvonne!
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Good morning, Uma. There’d be a lot of history to relate between those two people.
May 2021 be a kinder year to the whole world. β€
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Great photos…of the vacuuming man AND now this couple!
People watching is such fun!
I’m sure this lady was NOT looking at the vacuuming man or she would have been grinning! π
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Day!
(((HUGS))) π
π π π βοΈ π
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No, she was watching the passing boats.
We had a very serene Christmas day. How about you? β€ xxx
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Yes, serene. With laughter. With joy. With gratitude. A great day. π
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Lovely. β€
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I can’t believe the couple jumped over the balcony 5 minutes after you took that photo. I goes to show just how repugnant they (and me) find vacuuming the house to be. We had friends for Christmas dinner and they stayed the night. The rain stopped. The sun came out. It was a lovely day.
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Fake news!
I’m glad your day turned out nicely, Bruce Almighty. Take care.
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That dude’s got a pretty impressive mustache.
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Hi. He cuts a dashing figure, dumbest one.
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I found this, Yvonne :
https://fauquetmichel.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/music-in-the-air-in-venice/#comments
Love β€
Michel
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What a perfect memory that is. I love the street musicians in Venice, and other places in Italy. β€
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I can’t imagine quite how great is the contrast between Venice and the Ovens Valley. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I look forward to more reflections on your travels.
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It’s re-energised me into posting more often, John. So, my thanks to you and to Derrick. π
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Well, you don’t have to stop at ten!
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I don’t think I will. It brings back such good memories.
Did you have a Merry-ish Christmas? My son, daughter in law and I had a most serene day; it was perfect.
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My daughter, my sister and her family in Geelong. Very quiet and pleasant.
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I am sure, Yvonne, you went to a concert to hear “the four seasons” of Vivaldi
Love β€
Michel
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Not that year, but in about 2009, Michel.
I wish your family happiness for Christmas, and a healthy 2021. β€
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Thanks and the same for you, Yvonne.<3
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