I remember walking through Venice in a trance. As my eyes took in the overwhelming beauty of the city my mind reeled with questions of how history and culture had carved out this unimaginable place. Around every corner the bridges and pathways laid out a labyrinth of intrigue and story. Each doorway was an invitation to explore the nature of this way of life. How did this place come to be? Who envisioned this remarkable water lined community and how am I so lucky to be here? As I sat alone along a quiet canal, photographing homes that rose straight out of the water, I was struck by an awareness that I too was now part of its history. My own footsteps had been added to the record of time as Venice and I took each other in.
As I travel I inherit fragments of each place, and take them with me on my path. Venice inspires in me a sense of awe at what the swell of humanity is capable of. Lives and footsteps and stories combine through history, each impacting its course, resulting in the very moment that I experience here and now. As the culmination of time arrives through my senses I accept that my contribution is underway, and smile at the opportunity to make my mark. I believe that each of us are here to participate in the unfolding of time and the evolution of culture. As we expose ourselves to the world we open within ourselves new doors of understanding of what it means to be alive.
My arrival in Venice in 1996, was by train. Railpass in hand, and backpack as companion, I scraped Liras out of my pockets for cheap accommodations and dined on pizza truck delicacies drinking stowed bottles of Italian wine. The shoe string of my budget could not diminish the deliciousness of the experience but my next voyage will be by sea. I can hear the flap of the sails as I travel the coastline of Italy; taste the wine and feel the Mediterranean sun on my skin. From Rome to Venice by way of the water is a dream for me where I will once again find my place in history.
“Vacation with Europe’s elite along the sun-drenched shores of Croatia, Montenegro, and tiny Capri. Let your imagination soar as you travel through time to discover the magic of Venice, the grandeur of Rome, and the stunning beauty of the Dalmatian Coast. From the Grand Canal to St. Peter’s Square, this is a voyage of superlatives. “-www.windstarcruises.com
Sounds like this citiy left a big memory an insightful impressions. Thank you for sharing your travel experience, Joanne! Keep going, it is wonderful when you have the chance to explore the world!
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I really believe a life well traveled is a life well lived. I’m at a place in time in my life where I’m ready to take the plunge and do what I absolutely love, write and travel. Thanks for your comments they are greatly appreciated
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Sure, Joanne! I always love to witness people living their dreams. There is nothing more uplifting than seeing and feeling their joy about it!
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Thank you for sharing my blog with your readers I appreciate it
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The way you’ve shared your travelling experience is amazing.You’re travelling to many places and describing all of it in an amazing way.😊
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Thank you for that, I read some of your poems and feel that you have such a beautiful voice. It takes courage to share what you feel inside especially when sometimes those feelings aren’t so pretty.
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I just want everyone to feel the emotions I go through and penning them down is an easy way for me,courage or no courage,I’m surely going to continue to write poems.
Thankyou for saying that,I’m so flattered that a talented traveller and blogger like you said this to me. 🙂
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You have a gift. And your courage to share is another gift. There’s no need to thank me for my comments, I am, as you are, the soul seeking expression.
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Thankyou very very much dear friend.Hope to stay connected.☺
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I hope so too. what types of things will you be writing about in the future?
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Hey my mother’s birthday is on 21 August,too.:D
Oopsie!Does that sound creepy?:P
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that’s not creepy at all. August 21st is an awesome day we are Leos on the cusp.
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Yup.Agreed.:D
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I love your choice of words, I felt like I was there. Thank you for showing the beauty of Venice.
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traveling in Venice holds so many wonderful memories for me. I really dream of going back but with a slightly larger budget.thank you so much for reading my blog and providing me with your comments. It’s a great community
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Have you ever been to Venice? Is it a place you wish to go?
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Thank you! I really enjoyed reading your beautiful and dreamy description of the unforgettable Venice in Italy as this amazing city really is. Your words resonate perfectely describing the misty and wet atmosphere, I can see it from your words. Venice it is an incredible city elevated and surrounded by water a precious lagoon where history and art is everywhere. Home of masterpieces from the greatest Artists. Visions of the unforgotten past appearing between the canals while the silent and soft sound of the water accompain a gondola ride. I am very pleased about your amazing experience. Italy is my native country and I am very happy that you had such beautiful time that you will keep it in your memories forever. I also want to thank you so much for be impressed by my Venice watercolor painting and post it here 🙂 Thanks I will look forward to read more…
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I just posted another tribute to travel… https://jotraveller.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/the-time-is-now/
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I will check it out…thank you! 🙂
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Thank you for that.
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Hi Joanne, I know we are new bloggers friends and I appreciated you discovering my watercolor painting and my Blog! I just nominated you with this Award
http://yesterdayafter.com/2015/06/01/what-a-thunder-strike/
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Thank you!!! That’s awesome.
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