September 12th - Venice

Up early this morning and off to Padova to visit Carel's worldwide headquarters (Chris programs their control systems). Chris visited with the guys about their new technology while Krista enjoyed touring the plant and visiting with the girls. When we arrived back in Venice, we booked it to Murano, but were too late to see the glass factories in action. We did enjoy walking around the island and came upon a neat little shop where the artisan makes his own beads for his jewelry. Krista selected a pretty necklace and earrings he made. After riding along the canal for a while, we enjoyed a relaxing dinner at Osteria Naranzaria, an amazing and romantic dinner on the grand canal at the Rialto Bridge. We had the most amazing view of two rainbows right in front of us! The bridge and shops were fun to see at night, and the music in the square was pleasant. Our bags were waiting for us when we got back to our B&B - yeah!!!a relaxing dinner
one of the beautiful rainbows
beautiful, old buildings along the canal

Krista barely missed by falling meteor
the Murano artisan making Krista's necklace and earrings




Chris wants to go into the crane and/or scaffolding business in Europe!