The floating city- Venice.

Last weekend our group went to Venice. I didn't know this, but Venice isnt exactly a city, its a archipelago, or group of islands. The weather was not the best- rainy, windy, and freezing BUT it was still enjoyable and unlike any place I have ever seen. There are no cars at all, no traffic, and not a lot of noise- just water, boats and people. Its a peaceful, beautiful place. All of the islands are different from one another, each has its own unique feel, yet they are all connected by bridges. Our professor Alessandro took us to Venice on our last free weekend because he said it is a place to tie together the most important things we have learned. He said, "We must not be afraid of all that is different. We must bridge those differences." Venice is doing exactly that, and so should we all.


Venice at night
A view down the Great Canal to the Academia
some friends and I after visiting a local fish market.
Gondoliers and their Gondolas
A typical Venetian canal
Alessandro, our professor and life coach.
St. Marks Square- flooded.