Venice, Italy – Christmas 2013
A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER VENICE, ITALY DECEMBER 2013 For Christmas this year we chose to visit Venice, Italy. Throughout the year our choices had changed from Sri Lanka, Oman, America and finally we decided on Venice. Friends of ours had spent the previous Christmas in Italy and raved about how beautiful Venice was and how at Christmas time (especially the week before Christmas) the streets weren't crowded, the weather was pleasant and the food spectacular. As per usual we spent an enormous amount of time organising our itinerary. It was the usual brood travelling (2 x teenagers, 2 x 40 somethings and 2 x grandies), so we made sure that we had everything covered for all age levels. Our trip from WA was direct to Venice via Dubai. Ten hours on the plane to Dubai, a quick swim (always carry your swimmers in your hand luggage - especially with kids - most airports have a pool), shower and change and then onto Venice. Unfortunately, the island city was under clou...