Monday, July 21, 2008

The Birthday!

After breakfast in our hotel lobby overlooking a canal, I returned to our room to find that Cyndi had decorated it for my birthday.




Photo taken from across the courtyard of our room.


A house I saw along the way that I thought was really cute; I'd take this home if someone bought it for me.






Leaving Venice on the vaparetto going to Murano.


A demonstration in glass blowing a glass factory.


A pile of glass outside one of the glass factories.




The piazzas in Murano feature glass sculptors: these are two of many.




A visit to one of the many glass shops on Murano and birthday presents Cyndi and Danilo bought for me.


With the temperatures hot Cyndi and I couldn't resist a little water fight at the drinking fountain. It felt really refreshing.




Leaving Murano and going over to the island of Burano; the next post will be about our visit to Burano.

5 comments:

Jans Funny Farm said...

Ha, ha. Even in a strange city, Cyndi managed to decorate. Looks like a birthday to remember.

Anonymous said...

Water fight what fun on a hot day.

What beautiful pics of Venice and Mureno ( just found a necklace that Mom bought there )

SOOOO JEALOUS!!!!

Love to all

FGM

Scott, Emily, Cara and Will said...

The glass sculptures are amazing. I am sure it was so neat to see in person. The decorations in your room are awesome, that is great that Cyndi planned ahead to do that!

Anonymous said...

Good Day......Hello! I hope you are having a g3reat time with Cyndi and Danilo, they are great tour guides! Tell them we send our love!

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

We have noticed it before but may not have mentioned it - you and Cyndi really look alike.