Today we made a lazy day. Late breakfast, I tried an English sausage—it was bland. Lunch was good. I played in a Black Jack tournament and tied for first. Tonight was the Captains Welcome Dinner—our first formal night. We had the choice of shrimp cocktail, escargot, Caesar salad, lobster bisque or citrus carpaccio for appetizers. Filet of beef, Salmon, Chicken, Pasta with mushrooms and white truffle oil, or Sea Bass for an Entrée. I had the escargot and shrimp cocktail for appetizers, with the pasta and filet for entrées. Most of us shared the appetizers and some of the entrées; even our table partners (Rob & Julie) from Texas.
After dinner we went to the show and watched a group called Graffiti Strings. They play stringed instruments while dancing, singing, and being characters. They played extremely well, especially considering they were dancing and carrying on.
Venice
Our hotel
View from Scott and Becky's room
Scott and Becky's room
Mom and Misty's room (that's a Murphy Bed)
Susan and Judy's room
View from Susan and Judy's room (mom and Misty's is similar)
a small canal near our hotel
another view of a different canal
our first gondola
we found a bakery
Trattoria Giardinetto--our first meal in Venice
Stairs of the Giants--Doge Palace
Rialto Bridge
Murano Glass Factory
finished piece
Sculpting glass
Burano
Colorful buildings
Torcello
old building
Old well
Our ship--Royal Carribean's Splendour of the Seas
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