Our adventure has come to an end....
Tonight was our farewell dinner and slide show with goodbyes.
Today Kevin and I slept in. The group had a mask making class which they all really loved. We opted out because we knew we had precious little time in Venice.
We walked, and shopped, and snacked, and walked some more and shopped some more all day. Venice is like a dream and there's nothing more magical than wondering around, getting lost and then discovering you know where you are. The shops range from quant to ridiculous (Kevin found a bag he really liked - it was only 4000 euros). Needless to say he didn't buy it.
We never made it to Morano this time but when we travel again next May we will make it happen. Anyone want to join us?
I really can't wait to come back in May. Not just because of what we do and what we see but because we will be with friends. This trip was great and everyone was really nice but I really miss that feeling of traveling with folks we know - either personally, from the boards or those who listen to the show. It kind of puts everyone at ease from the start. There's no awkward 'getting to know you' period.
Doing this trip now has also given Kevin and I some ideas of what we might change and what we could do to make our next trip just a little more special.
There's a lot happening between now and when we return to Italy and I don't want to wish the days away, but I really look forward to our next adventure with our friends in Italy.