Tuesday, October 15, 2019

When the Doge Does As Doges do..

Having a little too much fun.
And we’re just getting started!
First, Venice, Number one on my Bucket List!
From floating in the Grande Canal to exploring St. Mark’s Cathedral and the Doge’s Palace. Watching the glass blowers on Murano and sampling everything ‘Venetian’ we could find, It’s been a rare treat!





Through the wall of the Doge’s prison. Look closely....





Dream come true. I’m sitting in a gondola! Eeeeeeeee!!!






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18 comments:

  1. messymimiOctober 16, 2019 at 2:15 AM

    And what a dream it was! My heart is thrilled for you.

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  2. only slightly confusedOctober 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM

    You look so happy sitting in that gondola. One more to tick off the bucket list.
    Not sure what that was in the prison but it kind of looks like glow in the dark sunglasses

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    1. Diane Stringam TolleyNovember 8, 2019 at 7:18 AM

      That expression is of one who's fondest dream just came true!
      It's actually Husby, looking back at me! Spooky...

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  3. Laurie StoneOctober 16, 2019 at 1:13 PM

    Wow! You and your husband look so cute in that gondola. Venice is on the top of my bucket list too. Love seeing your travels!

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    1. Diane Stringam TolleyNovember 8, 2019 at 7:18 AM

      I can highly recommend it, Laurie!
      The time of my life! Do it!

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  4. Charlotte (MotherOwl)October 16, 2019 at 3:01 PM

    This looks wonderful. Just wonderful.
    The thing in the prison cell? A ninja turtle imprisoned for so long he lost his colour?

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  5. PamOctober 16, 2019 at 4:16 PM

    Beautiful photos of Venice - and you! Looks like a wonderful trip.

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  6. RiverOctober 16, 2019 at 7:07 PM

    Fabulous photos, thank you. I really love the second one, where the three buildings meld into each other via the arches. Riding in a Gondola looks like fun, did the oarsman serenade you as they do in movies?

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    1. Diane Stringam TolleyNovember 8, 2019 at 7:20 AM

      I'm so happy you liked them, River! It was SO MUCH FUN!
      He didn't! So our men did! :)

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  7. RiverOctober 16, 2019 at 7:08 PM

    I was intrigued too, by the eyes looking back at me in the prison cell.

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    1. Diane Stringam TolleyNovember 8, 2019 at 7:20 AM

      Husby. Looking at me through the secret panel in the wall!

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  8. RenaOctober 17, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    I thought those eyes were your husband being funny lol! I've always wanted to ride in a gondola, but all I have is a canoe and a really good imagination! Have fun you two deserve it! (Rena)

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    1. Diane Stringam TolleyNovember 8, 2019 at 7:21 AM

      And you were totally right! I have leftover Halloween candy as a prize! Just get your husby to sing to you and it'll be perfect.
      Oh, it also helps if he stands up...

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  9. Susan KaneOctober 24, 2019 at 2:39 PM

    Lots of happy moments! A dream vacation to Venice had had to be happy magical one.

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