The Rialto market is one of Venice’s most well-known sites. Go early in the morning (8A-ish) so you get the full experience of fresh fish and seafood, tons of fruits and vegetables and the vendors hawking their wares. We made the mistake of going later in the day when we went the first time, and we were greeted by sad leftover fish parts and plenty of produce that had seen better days.
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.”
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.