Phototour – Venice at Carnevale
“I need to go back.” That was the first thought I had on the train out from Venice.
I was traveling around Europe a few years ago after my semester was done and planned to go to Venice before heading back up to Germany. I ran into a problem where there were so few hotels open in the middle of Febuary. I had not realized that it was Carnevale. I was lucky and managed a hotel next to the station anyway.
Venice is a very evocative place. February is cold and foggy. Yet honestly I can’t imagine Venice being any better. I loved the fog and the feel of the place. Waking up early mornign and walking through the deserted winding passageways makes me think of mystery and intrigue. The eternal sound of water somewhere just out of sight adds to the feeling.
I was traveling alone, and due to the holiday ended up in a hotel not a hostel, so I didn’t meet anyone along the way. I really want to see it again with people to enjoy it with.
A note on the pictures, they were made in 2004 with an old camera, so 640×480 is the biggest they go. Still great memories. Click for larger versions.
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July 18, 2010 @ 8:59 am
hi can u give hint planned tour what to c in venice in 7hrs thank u as i will come by train from rome &back on night
July 18, 2010 @ 8:56 am
hi can somebody send me a planned our whayt t o c in venice ,we r family of 4,thank u
July 18, 2010 @ 1:12 am
Awesome post. I fully believe a travel writer's purpose is to inspire. And your pictures full-on inspire me – I totally want to go to Venice now! Especially love the image at the top of the post – as it sits in such contrast to the photo with the fog. Excellent choice. Thanks for sharing!
July 17, 2010 @ 10:38 pm
Thanks for the photos! I adore Venice.
July 17, 2010 @ 1:25 am
I visited Venice in blazing sunshine of a hot May weekend and fell madly in love with place. How seductive it also seems under the veil of February fog.