Venice in Pictures

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A gondola on the canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs.

A gondola on the canal beneath the Bridge of Sighs.

The plaza of San Marco at night reflecting the light off the wet ground.

The plaza of San Marco at night reflecting the light off the wet ground.

The weather was not always great in Venice and one day I got about the coldest / wettest weather I have had in months.

The weather was not always great in Venice and one day I got about the coldest / wettest weather I have had in months.

This photo is called, "you are not invited to this party." Anders and I outside of the Doges Palace.

This photo is called, “you are not invited to this party.” Anders and I outside of the Doges Palace.

Outside of St. Marks Basilica. Notice the different colors of marble that compose the outside columns.

Outside of St. Marks Basilica. Notice the different colors of marble that compose the outside columns.

Anders with the Grand Canal in the background. It is 3.8 km long, and 30 to 90 m wide, with an average depth of five meters (16.5 ft).

Anders with the Grand Canal in the background. It is 3.8 km long, and 30 to 90 m wide, with an average depth of five meters (16.5 ft).

Anders and I after completing what can only be called the largest pizza on earth. Also only 10 euros :)

Anders and I after completing what can only be called the largest pizza on earth. Also only 10 euros :)

A view of Chiesa di San Giorgio Maggiore from San Marco Campanile.

A view of Chiesa di San Giorgio Maggiore from San Marco Campanile.