Venice, Italy

Venice was absolutely perfect.  This trip in general was just too perfect.  Every site we went to was an absolute dream.  I was looking forward to going go Italy since we got our itinerary. 

The thing I was not prepared for was hauling my huge suitcase through the streets of Venice.  Not only did we have to drag our bags through the cobblestone, we had to lift them over the bridges, I obviously did not think this one through..  but honestly I have no complaints about Venice.

After checking into our hotel, the night was ours to explore the city.  One of the big things that were on our checklist was to find the perfect Italian pizza.  And we found it!  I still remember this night so vividly, I was with Rachel, Carly, Karli, Lyndi, and Taylor.  I think Venice is the place I really got to know these girls, and I loved every minute of it.  One of the highlights of traveling with random people was being able to sit down and learn so much about their lives.  After traveling around with this group I can honestly say that I have gained some of my very best friends from this trip.  Anyways, back to that night.. after the pizza we found it only fitting to go on a gondola ride.  The night was perfect for it!  So all six of us girls jumped in a gondola and explored canals of the city from the water, how romantic, right..?  After the gondola ride we all decided we NEEDED some gelato!  So that is exactly what we got!

The next day in Venice was amazing. We toured the city looking at all the different sights and exploring all the little shops.  After exploring the city we had to get to our business visit, which we were a little early for, so we find a little bridge to take a quick nap on.  Honestly, I still feel like that was one of the best naps of my life.  Traveling around you do not realize how exhausted you get because you are just always on the go and want to see everything that Europe has to offer! So this nap was much needed.  After this business visit we had went and had some pizza for dinner that was highly recommended by all of the locals.  Let me tell you, it was soo good! 

Venice was so good to us.  I am in love with this city. It was beautiful, the pictures honestly do not even do it justice.  It was so hard to leave.  I want to go back right now.