We got up early to head over to see the fish market before it got busy. The advantage of staying on Venice is that you get to bridges before the are packed. There were less than a dozen people on the Rialto Bridge when we went across. It was to the right, we saw a fruit stand first then a shot and finally the tables where the fish sellers were setting up. There were carts and packages everywhere. The men were careful about how to display everything. It was so interesting to watch. I found mackerel and scallops, but must fish I did not recognize. We took a few more pictures on our way back over the Rialto Bridge.
Breakfast at the hotel and a water taxi to Moran tomorrow see the glass. We met our guide on the shore. The master showed us how to blow glass then how to make a horse. It was incredible. Then of course the sales pitch in the store. No pictures allowed in store but I picked up some earrings.
From Murano, we sailed to the fishing island of Burano. Here thy also make beautiful lace, embroidery, and woven cloth. We did a bit of a tour with Barbara, then free time before lunch. I made a beeline to the lace shop Barbara pointed out. The knit baby clothes were beautiful. The demonstration was embroidery. I was allowed one picture. There was a purple reversible table runner I considered buying. Tim waited for me for ten minutes to then we walked. It was so quiet wandering the back streets. Their wash an rubber boots were all outside drying.
We went for lunch at a seafood spot. I loved the appetizer and the fish. It was so good. We finished with a limoncello as a digestive. So good. After lunch, we picked up a few souvenirs and just wandered the island until we had to meet the water taxi back to Venice. I love islands. I really relate to islanders from around the world.
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