Got to venice the day before. Call me crazy but I hate to rush. And coming from Canada in November, you never know what the weather will be.

Anyway, got to Venice and was greeted by rain, lotsa rain. Transport to the city was a bit chaotic. I had pre-paid the Blue bus but has issues with the validation. Made it anyway to Piazzale Roma and made sure my hotel was close by. Hotel Chiara is about 50 meters from the bus stop, couldn't get any better. The hotel was surprisingly quiet and couldn't have made a better choice. Easy check-in, room was ready and was able to take a nap, have a quick shower and then explore this beautiful town again.

Venice is great to walk around. You get lost, you find your way then get lost again. You will eventually find the canal and your way back. Had a great dinner and found a great neibourhood bar to have a few drinks. I was done by 11PM and went back to my hotel for a good night sleep. Woke up early, and as magic, the weather was splendid, sunny and warm and what a view from my room, directly on the canal. Had a quick breakfast and took the occasion to explore again. Got back to my hotel at 11 and as I had already checked out, just took my luggage and headed to the People's Mover. Got to the terminal, checked in right away and was in the Windjammer by 11:45. That's what I call efficient. Read more