Venice

Sunset on the Grand Canal. Anybody can be a good photographer here.

The four of us in the Piazza San Marco

 The "Biennale" is a giant contemporary art fair held on odd years in Venice, and was one of the main reasons for coming. It lasts six months, and takes place all over the city, with exhibits sponsored by many countries.

Fran examining one of the Turkish exhibits in the Arsenale.

A ceiling carpet made from hundreds of changing images

A dragon from China

The crowds in the streets have been insane, but they were particularly bad this afternoon because the Grand Canal was closed to Vaporettos to allow a rowing regatta. Here is a shot, taken from the balcony of our apartment, of a boat heading to the finish  line.