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Venice was fantastic.  It has been two years since we were there and it is so unbelievably fun reliving it in blog form.  It was a perfect 2 month backpacking travel trip.  I would love to do it all again.

Who knows I might be able to with my husband sometime.

I was very nervous traveling to Venice and I'm not exactly sure why.  But I couldn't have been more surprised.  I loved Venice.  Everything about Venice.  The bridges, the people, the charm and the water.  I am someone who loves the water and here is a city literally build around the water.  Totally loved walking all over the city with a map in hand and a smile on my face.

We went on the gondolas - the water taxis - a lot of foot bridges.  So very glad that I had a backpack and not a rolling suitcase.  Way too many steps.  Explore everywhere, stopping for coffee or a glass of wine.  Perfect vacation.

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