With its historic buildings and gorgeous canals, Venice is one of Italy’s most famous attractions. This floating city consists of a group of 117 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. Not wanting to carry our luggage all over the city, we booked a water taxi. Trust me, you do not want to drag your luggage very far in Venice. The streets are narrow and lots of climbing. The short boat ride from the airport took us into the center of the city. Venice seemed to be over-run with tourists. The locals seemed to want to distance themselves from tourists. I have traveled to many places in my life, and am very polite. I must say I have to say that hands-down, the Venetians were THE rudest people I’ve ever encountered in my travels. Upon my return to the states, I learned the reason for this. Apparently these small Venetian towns are inundated with large cruise ships and high volumes of tourists, especially during the summer months. Even with the low key response and the very high cost of everything there, I was astounded with Venic’s beauty and culture. Enjoy some pics of my journey there.