Honeymoon Part 9 - Italy - Venice, Pisa & Florence

Day 12: 23th April 2013 Tuesday

This morning we will be travel across the border to Austria Lake District and continue to Venice and take a motor launch to St Mark's Square and St Mark's Campanile, a replica of the original watchtower that collapsed in 1902

At Pit Stop :

Venice we are coming !!!!

In the boat heading to the mysterious water land - Venice

Cant wait to sit on a Gondola Ride 

Landed after the boat ride.

Website : Gondola Rides and Local Tours

Below are the link to the attractions at Venice.

Website : http://www.aviewoncities.com/venice/veniceattractions.htm

1. St. Mark's Square

http://www.aviewoncities.com/venice/piazzasanmarco.htm

2. Grand Canal 

http://www.aviewoncities.com/venice/canalgrande.htm

3.St Mark's Basilica 

http://www.aviewoncities.com/venice/basilicadisanmarco.htm

Gondola : A form of transportation at Venice

http://www.aviewoncities.com/venice/gondola.htm

The St Mark's Campanile

The bell tower of the St. Mark's Basilica is one of Venice's most recognizable landmarks. The current tower is an early 20th century reconstruction of the original tower which collapsed in 1902.

The Doge's Palace

The magnificent Doge's Palace is one of the most important buildings in Venice. It was the center of power, from where the Venetian Republic was ruled.

We visited a Venetian glass factory and were fascinated by the master glassblower's demonstration.

We were told ny our tour guide that we can no need to purchase anything .

Yummy Ice Cream. 

It is a must for a good sunny mild wind weather.

Weather estimate 15 degree.

Waiting to hop onto the Gondola

To conclude for the Gondola Rides, for those people out there who are fascinated and amazed like me... IT IS TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED FROM WHAT YOU SEEN ON TV OR IMAGINE.

Firstly there are nothing much to be seen on the ride. I think walking will able to see more and explore more. Secondly the person who row the Gondola do not sing. I have to sing so others can tip me instead. Comparable is like small rivers beside many rows of houses and building.

Nothing special at all. Sad

Scenery is much better by foot and take pic along the side of the river.

Spend your money to buy ice cream and have a good time relax with your love one by the side of the river chit chatting about anything under the sky.

Nothing beats having your love one by your side.

Love you my dear hubby, Kyo

After Venice, time for our dinner. Tonight is buffet dinner.

YUMMY !

See our driver's daughter. SO CUTE !

Day 13: 24th April 2013 Wednesday

A pic or two before we head out for breakfast and continue our journey.

Hotel : Holiday Inn Venice
Rotonda Romea 1/2
Venice ( Marghera)
30175

Gonna take a cute train train to see Pisa Leaning Tower at Campo Dei Mirocoli, 

also known as Field of Miracles. 

Spotted his car.

Nice purple trees

Many shops along the street selling food, souvenirs and other tourists stuff. 

- Piazza dei Miracoli -

The Learning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe. It is located in the Italian town of Pisa, one of the most visited European cities.

Facts:
Tower of Pisa stands at 60 metres and until 1990 was leaning at about a 10 degree angle.

Although it was designed to be perfectly vertical, it started to lean during construction.

Fast Facts
Name	Tower of Pisa, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Bell Tower of Pisa
Italian Name	Torre Pendente di Pisa
Location	City of Pisa, Italy.
Accomodation	Find Hotels in Pisa
Construction	started in 1173finished in 1399
Original Height	60 m
Actual Height	56.67m - highest side55,86m - lowest side
Stairs	297 steps
Weight	14,500 tonnes

Website : http://www.italyguides.it/us/pisa/leaning_tower.htm

- The Baptistery -

Madly in love things that are penguins.

Lunch Lunch

Fountain Fruits ?

Weather is hot !

Street Performance  

All sort of car they have in Europe. 

If they have this small small car in Spore, I definitely dare to drive it man.

But I believe the COE is definitely not worth it -_-!

Soon we head off and we have arrived at Florence. 

See the city's main sights like the multi coloured Duomo, St John's Baptistry and Piazza della Signoria with its amazing sculptures. We are gonna visit the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge, one of the city's most famous lankmarks. Cant wait to have a local Tuscan dinner for tonight.

Our coach is unable to get into the main location, hence we need to walk there.

Passing by many interesting stuffs. They have Mac Bites here.

 St John's Baptistry

Website : http://goitaly.about.com/od/florenceitaly/a/florence-baptistery.htm

Piazza Della Signoria 

Website : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_della_Signoria

Parenting in Asia and Western countries are so different. 

You included me will not let your kid run around without the parents beside them

We have arrived to our next and last destination for our lovely Tuscan Dinner.

Website : http://www.lacertosa.it/en/restaurant.html

Great funny boss with excellent singer manager and pianist.

A restaurant worth going for to experience the local Tuscan food.

After dinner, we checked in to our lovely hotel.

The hotel lobby 

Hotel West Florence
Via Guinizelli 15
50013 campi bisenzio (FI)
Florence , Italy

Our next destination is Vatican City and to ROME

Look out for my next post ^^