I thought if we went to the islands we would have a breezy boat trip, how wrong this turned out to be. We left about 11 due to waiting for teenagers to get up, only to have our tickets inspected before we got to Fondament Nove where we change boats, finding that Ross did not have his pass. This resulted in a 59 euro fine, more than the cost of the 7 day pass in the first place. He was not popular as might be imagined. Then we thought it would be better if he and Dylan got off the boat and walked home (otherwise another fare necessary) as it could be done in 15 mins, then catch the boat again (this time with the pass) and meet us at Fondamente Nove. It actually took them more than an hour and so we were all hot and bothered before we actually got on the boat, only to find we were not allowed to open the windows because it was air conditioned, but the air conditioning didn't work!
Anyway we made it to Burano and strolled round for an hour or so before giving up and coming back. Not our best day.
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| View of multicoloured Burano houses |
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| Dylan looking cool |
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| Cats of Canareggio |
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| Bottom of our road from other side of canal Battelo |
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| Evening in quiet untouristy Cannaregio |
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