Much Love In Venice

Day two in Venice started with a visit to the Venetian markets in Rialto.We jumped onto the vaporetto bus and made our way. With a collection of fresh fruit and fish we munched on blueberries and took in the sights of buyers and sellers.

We made our way to the stone Rialto Bridge, the first dry crossing of the Grand Canal, bringing both sides of the canal to the markets. Joining the many tourists getting their 'selfies' over the canal we got our pictures and made our way to Accademia. 

The Ponte dell'Accademia bridge contrasts to the Rialto Bridge beautifully. Constructed of wood and steel, this bridge has become more than just a crossing for tourists and Venetian residents. Lovers lock their padlocks onto the metal rails (much like they do in Paris), sealing their fate forever.

We got our hands on a lock of our own and picked a spot right in the middle facing towards where our hotel is and promised to visit it in 20 years time together. 

Elliot was keen to see the Glassware gallery situated near Stefano square, once inside we were treated to an array of awe inspiring, controversial and amusing artwork created entirely from glass. 

Feeling peckish we chose from the many restaurants within the square and indulged in yet another delicious Italian meal. A margherita pizza for me and  spaghetti bolognese for Elliot. 

After lunch, we made our way to one of the biggest tourist spots in Venice, Piazza San Marco. St Mark's Square is the central square in Venice and brings with it a mixture of luxury and culture with as many pigeons as there are people. With it being midday, tourists flocked to this area and filled it with bustle. 

St Mark's Basilica and the Clock Tower came with huge queues that we just weren't willing to take on in the lunchtime heat. So we headed back through toward Giglio and got on board our very first Gondola ride. 

By the end of the day we were both worn out, heading in for a brief siesta and then back out for some more Italian cuisine. I was even too tired to bring my camera out with me.