tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812618609344904057.post829207435884738302..comments2023-08-07T17:20:09.692+08:00Comments on e-Cuneiform scratchings: Arrival in VeniceSepiru Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08600130405222535830noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812618609344904057.post-42745401942097052842009-01-11T05:05:00.000+08:002009-01-11T05:05:00.000+08:00Chris, it's been ages, decades, since I was last i...Chris, it's been ages, decades, since I was last in Venice...but what a glorious city. The history alone intrigues and the statues that abound hither and yon.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812618609344904057.post-12973701129748235082009-01-09T10:31:00.000+08:002009-01-09T10:31:00.000+08:00Simmers, I would have indeed. But hanging around a...Simmers, <BR/><BR/>I would have indeed. But hanging around at your place would be enjoyable too.<BR/><BR/>Lyzzydee,<BR/><BR/>Yes, I understand why you would return. I will be doing the same.<BR/><BR/>Heidelweiss,<BR/><BR/>Keep some eyes knitting needle free for a future trip to Venice. And go forearmed with the knowledge that times means nothing to the Italians when it is your time, but there time they take slightly better care of...Sepiru Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600130405222535830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812618609344904057.post-61181622722612866602009-01-09T07:22:00.000+08:002009-01-09T07:22:00.000+08:00My Italian friends have told me that time means ve...My Italian friends have told me that time means very little to them. Sure would be nice if they'd notify the rest of us ;). I actually love me some Italians but the tardiness does chafe. Except for the opening act, it sounds like a lovely time! I think.Heidelweisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168361010700819603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812618609344904057.post-41975697695625686112009-01-09T05:06:00.000+08:002009-01-09T05:06:00.000+08:00Venice is so beautiful, we have spent several holi...Venice is so beautiful, we have spent several holidays there and really enjoy it. It is better in the winter as the water is not so aromatic!!!!Lyzzydeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16696932806108871836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812618609344904057.post-64563328295682100882009-01-09T04:53:00.000+08:002009-01-09T04:53:00.000+08:00good thing you didn't have to wait around here for...good thing you didn't have to wait around here for that long...you would have received some frostbite where the sun don't shine.simmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14885774179498261696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812618609344904057.post-3405779816811418082009-01-08T22:58:00.000+08:002009-01-08T22:58:00.000+08:00Gigihawaii,La Fenice (the Opera House) re-opened a...Gigihawaii,<BR/><BR/>La Fenice (the Opera House) re-opened a few years ago after the fire of 1996. As per the hissing, the Italians have never been known for their politeness or their willingness to tolerate sub-standard singing...<BR/><BR/>Junosmom,<BR/><BR/>Trust me, I was not feeling patient. Mind you, by the end, I was not feeling much. Until warmth flooded back. Pain came too...<BR/><BR/>How I could be so patient? Venice Apartments had received 100% of the payment...<BR/><BR/>As per water levels, I think I might have a good picture somewhere... I too hope they rectify the situation because I will definitely be back. What an amazing place...<BR/><BR/>Tschuess,<BR/>ChrisSepiru Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600130405222535830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812618609344904057.post-65799780019726178632009-01-08T21:29:00.000+08:002009-01-08T21:29:00.000+08:00I am patient for an American, but I'm not sure tha...I am patient for an American, but I'm not sure that I'd have been as patient for 2.5 hours in the cold. With a hole in my jeans. <BR/><BR/>Recently I watched a TV show about the demise of Venice in the coming years due to flooding and rising water levels, and what they are doing to counteract that. I haven't been there yet, so I do hope they are successful.Junosmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855881312654998692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8812618609344904057.post-91462013449907852092009-01-08T15:04:00.000+08:002009-01-08T15:04:00.000+08:00Chris,When I was in Venice in 1969, I attended the...Chris,<BR/><BR/>When I was in Venice in 1969, I attended the opera "Turandot" at the Royal Opera House and was shocked to hear the audience HISS the soprano! How rude!<BR/><BR/>The opera house was all gold and red, quite beautiful and elegant. I heard later that it burned down. Do you know if it has been rebuilt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com