Venice Day 4

Set out early again to get to St Marks before the crowds……the crowds weren’t nearly as big but the square was having one of its days of flooding so you had to walk on platforms to get into the church. Unfortunately, as it was Sunday and services were in progress we couldn’t go into the body of the church but we still got to see quite a lot.
Next stop, the Arsenal, second site for the Venice Biennale………..this was fantastic, so inspiring, and so much fun. Imagine if you can, a magnificent chandelier filling the entire entry foyer as you enter the building. It must have been at least 5 metres tall and took one’s breath away, until on closer inspection we noted it was made entirely of tampons!!!!!! Pity we couldn’t have spent more time here, but we had a ship to catch .

Armonia ....our home for the next seven days
Had a look around the ship and I took part in the safety instruction……I’m sure it was just a photo opportunity for the crew as everyone had their picture taken with their life jacket on, looking like idiots, as we lined up at our “muster station”…these mug shots were then displayed for all and sundry, in the “photo gallery”.
We are on a table for dinner with 6 poms, not much excitement there!!!