The Vaporetto

Ah, the vaporetto.  It’s like being on a motorboat with a bunch of people who treat it like a local bus.  Well, that’s exactly what it is.  It’s a bus boat.  For all I know, vaporetto translates to “bus boat”.  Or possibly to “cattle car on the river.”

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Arriving in Venice

Stepping off the plane in Venice was tiring; it had been a long day already and I haven’t even gotten off the jetway. But the sun was shining and the weather was beautiful, and after a few deep breaths of the fresh air, I started to wake up. I had a good feeling about this trip even though I knew it would be different from my others. Normally, I tend to prefer all-inclusive resorts with swim-up bars and a good oceanfront room. This trip would be something different.

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