Friday, January 25, 2019Home at Last from Venice: Ruminations of a Weary TravellerAfter 12 weeks and 16 hours of travel, it is good to be back on Canadian soil. I would not have traded this incredible experience for anything and it is also great to be back in Canada. One thing that Venice lacks is open space and Canada has it in abundance. It was that... MoreFriday, November 30, 2018The Real VeniceIf someone wants to see the real Venice, stripped of her tourist swarms, you need to get up early, before the cruise ships, planes and boats arrive, or later after dusk when the day trippers have left. It is then that Venice opens up, and seems freer. It is very easy to spot the... MoreFriday, November 23, 2018There’s More To Italy Than VeniceA few weekends past, three of us enjoyed a side trip north to the Italian (but truly more Austrian) town of Bolzano. Situated in the Dolomite Alps, this town is an entirely unique blend of Italy, Austria and Germany. Its Tyrolean heritage is evident in its architecture, art, language and cuisine. Ever the scholars,... MoreWednesday, October 31, 2018Acqua Alta: A Venetian Answer to Canada’s Snow Days!In Canada, we know to keep an eye on the weather, especially in winter. Here in Venice, it’s the water they keep an eye on; specifically, the tides, rain and wind. When the combination comes together in a certain fashion, the (un)fortunate result is a phenomenon known as the “Acqua Alta”. Starting on Sunday,... MoreWednesday, October 10, 2018Our First Week in VeniceReflecting on our first week here in Venice, I realize that it has been a study in ups and downs. While excited about the extended flight to Venice from Ottawa initially, my actual trip was fraught with delays. My 14 hour trip extended into 20 hours and I arrived quite spent. Definitely a downer!... More Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/aah/?p=6335