18 of December
Today we had a very long drive.
It took us five hours to get from Rome to Venice. We pack up the apartment and
walked to our car. We then drove to Venice. We had one stop just so go to the
toilet and to stretch our legs. Once we got to Venice we got our bags out and
walked to the train station. We got our tickets and hopped straight onto the
train. Once we got off and walked outside we could see the canals and all the
boats. It was funny to think that they get around by boat and everything had to
happen by boat! We were a bit early for our bus boat so we looked in a few
shops and bought a lemonade. We spotted and police boat and a boat used for
deliveries. Once we got on our boat we sailed to our stop. It was very funny
being on a boat with so many stops just like a bus. Once we got off the boat we
were met by the owner of our apartment. He showed us there and gave us the
keys. Already it felt weird because we had to cross bridges and walk on the
side of canals. We had and easy dinner and went to bed.
Amelia
19 of December
Today we went for a stroll around
Venice. We got out of the house and went for a walk. The streets are very
narrow because they are just for people and there are so many bridges which all
look the same. We enjoyed walking around because everything is so close. There
were lots of designer shops around which were very expensive. We walked to the
most famous squares in Venice which had a very nice church. There were lots of
pigeons about and the boys wanted to feed them. Mum was scared of them and ran
way if they got too close we hid while the boys got attacked by pigeons. It was
very funny to watch and if they weren’t so dirty I would have had a go too. We
then walked to the bridge of sighs it gets its name because prisoners would
sigh as they walked off to prison. We then went to a coffee shop where we had a
hot chocolate. It was very nice to be in Venice. We then went on a Gondola
which dad didn’t approve of until he felt how gentle the ride was and how
different the view was from a boat. It was a very nice ride. We got to see
things that you wouldn’t see unless you got a boat. We also got different views
of things because we were in the water. It was well worth it and will be
something to remember. We then went home where we had a late lunch. It was nice
to rest after a busy day. After dinner we went out again to see Venice at
night. It was very beautiful and lovely to see. It was nice to get back home
after a late night the idea of bed was a lovely one and it was nice when it
came true.
Amelia
20 of December
Today we woke up and went fro a
walk to some markets we knew were on. They had lots of antiques and it smelt of
old people. It didn’t really interest us but there was a string instrument
exhibition which we were interested in. it was full of old and quirky instruments.
It was very interesting to look at. We then went out and thought we could got
for a stroll. Josh was a map guide and led us through the unfamiliar streets. We
did get lost some times but we always found our way back. We found our way
round to a bridge called Rialto Bridge. This is where we spit into a girl group
and a boy group. The girl group went and looked at some shops and the boy group
went home and made lunch. It was fun to look in shops without have to drag the
boys around. Once we were done we tried to make our way back but we didn’t have
the map and it was dark. We did get lost at one point but we ended up finding
something we knew and went from there. Once we got home we had lunch and a
rest. We then went out for gelato just before dinner. It was very nice gelato
even though it was very cold. We then went home for dinner and went to bed for
an early morning to pack up.
Amelia
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