Venice

Thanks to Julia and Kelley for inviting Fraser to Venice and thanks to Fraser for inviting me on this long weekend adventure while Gabrielle was away in Turkey.

I had no expectations and no idea about what was in Venice (I didn't even realise it was an island) so it turned out to be a real bonus weekend. This was a city break with everything we needed - fantastic food and drink (pizza, gelato and chianti), an afternoon at the beach and magnificent vista's at every turn.

We stayed in Fusina on the mainland; a 30 minute ferry from Venice itself. The lads snuggled in Fraser's 4 season tent while the girls lived a life of luxury in the cabins.

The view back to the mainland and Fusina - even industrial areas can look pretty at sunset!

With cars off the list, the straits and canals were awash with craft of all kinds. We timed it well to see the massive MSC Orchestra cruise ship depart:

Searching for the nearest gelato store before boarding the ferry home.

Julia, Kelley and Fraser.

Venice by night:

Gondola's on the canal: