Venice, Italy

22 July
Venice
And so it did... the sun was out in full force!

Even though stifling heat is what we ordered, we were boiling and therefore, could not complain. Breakfast out in the sun and the camp site shuttle into town (4 Euro return). Nick had found a non-tourist route walk in the Lonely Planet, Italy, book that we did. Away from the crowds we explored our way through real Venice culture and homes. Children played soccer in the squares and while little Italian people took a break on a bench outside their homes. What a pleasure!


Chiesa della Madonna del'Orto – a little church along the way – was one of the first churches with entrance fee of 3 Euro each. Although the hot blooded cashier was not all too welcoming we managed to get in and were very surprised to find Titian and Tintoretto works (the Last Judgement and the Adoration of the Golden Calf).

After a gorgeously warm day and another gelati we took the bus home. The Topdeck tourists were in full swing. Swimming costumes, incredibly short shorts and more beer. When I went to the local camp market to buy ourselves a refreshing beer, I overheard them saying there is a foam party scheduled for tonight. Oh dear, I thought. Another crazy night for these guys. Little did I know – that our curiosity had the better of us and that we would go suss the scene at 9.30 ish, a little while after the party had started. The bottle of red from supper with 2 wine glasses were in our hands and we sat from one of the sun loungers alongside the pool watching. Mayhem! There was a short stocky lifeguard worrying about the happenings. A little while late his stress seemed to fade and he was in there with everyone else – as if the party was just for him. Nick finally said, “if we don't join them – we'll regret it”. So with that – we were wet and foamy! Hysterical! Just blended in with the crowd and no-one knew. There were a few other crashers too, so we felt quite at home having fun with this fun bunch!