Idiosyncracies and such

Ok so after Ferrara, when i arrived back at Florence’s train station I decided that I really wanted to venture to Venice, so right then an there I purchased a one way ticket for the next morning. I would have gone straight to Venice from Ferrrara but 1. I didn’t have my passport on me (which is needed to check into hotels), and 2. I promised Chris I’d go gay clubbing with him in Florence upon my return. So after a night of gay clubbing, I woke up 5 hours later…running to catch my train. Catch the train I did, and after 3 and a half hours I arrive in Venice. I was instantly stunned by the beauty of the city, but before I could really begin to enjoy myself…I had to find a place to stay the night. At a tourist office I picked up a list of hotels and hostels in the city. After 2 hours of hunting down hostels, all of which were booked, I decided to begin checking hotels. The cheapest I could find was 70 Euro a night, and it wasn’t in Venice, but rather on the mainland. It was kinda disheartening and I was starting to give up hope, when I saw a sign on a tiny little street corner. It read “Beds for Friends” and I follwed the directions to this private appartment. I ran the doorbell, they opened the gate, and in Italian told me to come in. Granted the apartment complex was enclosed, and in a nice area, but it was still uber sketchy. After climbing up 3 flights of stairs I was greeted by a wonderful lady who welcomed me into her home, told me to sit down and gave me some wine and biscotti. She then offered me a bed for the night (for a mere 25 Euro) and she said that breakfast would be included. I was in heaven. Her husband, Pietro, then showed me around the apartment, gave me my own set of keys, and I was on my way to explore the city.

Venice is absolutely amazing. Its a city full of life, rich in vibrant colors, italian hospitality, and an almost unrealistic beauty.

Here are the best pictures of the trip so far:

check it out!









Piazza San Marco

View from on top of the tower





These are Anna and Pietro who took me in, the other two girls are some friends from Taiwan I made who were also staying with them

Venetian Eddie: you know you love it!

Peace, Spice, and Adventure,
-Edgar

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