All the water and none of the sand.

There is something about this city that causes us inhabitants to think anything that happens here is somehow interesting. It's all relative, of course; but hopefully you'll find the articles you read here così...

Combining Carnevale with Cruise Ship Protest: only in Venice

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Sun and Carnevale costumes create the perfect backdrop for revelers to get serious about their disapproval of Venice cruise ship traffic.

Out, out, big ships — and bring your mask.

Out Out Big Ships

Demonstrators protest cruise ships, Carnevale style, and you can join them.

Ice Soup, or, Venezia Gelata

Seagull on ice

The winter of 2012 has brought arctic temps and meters of snow throughout Italy and the rest of Europe;  weeks of sub-freezing temps here in Venice have turned the lagoon into a concoction resembling a frozen margherita without the tequila.

Auguri per un Anno Solare

Sole ai Dolomiti - Dolomite Sunrise

Warmest wishes for a 2012 as bright, promising, and peaceful as a sunrise on the Dolomites.