A long way in a short time

We've been having so much fun that there's not been much time to update the travels... And trying to type on the small netbook keyboard is an anatomical challenge for someone with hands my size. We are currently in Florence, having left Venice this afternoon. Spending new year in Venice was truly amazing (even if I did hear an American tourist complaining about there being so much water in the city!) We were privileged with a spectacular view of the fireworks over the Grand Canal which left us all in awe.


Though the water levels in the city made much of it impassible without gum boots for a couple of hours each morning (some creative use of plastic bags assisted a little), wandering through the streets and exploring the piazzas was treat. Of course, no trip to Venice would be complete without a gondola ride!

We are currently in Florence, anticipating seeing Michaelangelo's David, having missed it last time we were here because it was closed for cleaning (which was Ev's second such experience.) Tomorrow afternoon we head to Rome for some time with friends. We hope you all had a wonderful start to 2010.