Feet on Fire

I think everyone's feet are on fire after our last day in Venice.  We traveled to the famed mudflat in the Lagoon called "Murano".  The Ladies did a good job giving the economy a boost.  We saw a glass blowing exhibit where a artist made a vase and a horse.

We had a great lunch at the Tripadvisor #1 rated "B Restaurante Alla Vecchia Pescheria".  We stuck with the Traditional menu, meaning the special of the day.  We had spaghetti with tomato, olive, onion and anchiove, Spaghetti with tomato cream sauce and Penne with cream and Salmon.  The Primo, first course was large.  The Secondo we had grilled chicken, cuddlefish with polenta, pork Pizziola and Calamari.  All good size and delicious portions, it was not hard to understand why Tripadvisor had it as #1.  The atmosphere was modern museum funky and the place was packed inside and out.

We then caught caught the Vaporetto to Burano, the mudflat in the Lagoon famed for it's handmade lace.  Like the glass much of it comes from China these days so you have to be careful. We talked with a woman making a small piece and she said it takes 3 months to complete.  Too much demand for a few hands.

We took the long way home and had a nice view of the City of Venice at night and experienced the lively conversations of the locals.

It was cool, damp and foggy outside but in the factory it was like the Sahara, thus this artisan is lightly dressed.

Glassblowing a horse

One of the Canals in Murano.

Murano

There was a series of Art Exhibits in Glass in the Campo's and Piazza's of Murano.  This one matched how the gang's feet felt, on fire!

Feet on Fire

On to Burano where there is not only an ancient practice of making lace, once a world power where royalty bought their lace, it is also known for it's colorful houses.  Rosemary was reminded of Bermuda.

Burano

Here is a woman doing hand work, it will take 3 months to complete this piece!  Very intense and fine work,  Rosemary could do it in 1 1/2 month I am sure, she is good with her fingers.

Making Lace in Burano

Suset over the Isola San Michelle in the Lagoon, the Island of the Dead, a cemetery.  Your family has to pay a fee every decade for you to remain.  If payment is not made you are moved to the Island of the Bones, I don't think that place needs explanation.

Sunset, S. Michelle on the left, Murano on the right.

Chao Venice, we leave at 8am tomorrow.