Venice, Italy
Another- albeit bleak and cold - day in Venice. But this did not dampen our resolve to see more of the sights and do a little shopping.
We set off by River Bus this morning for a demonstration of glass blowing and sculpting at a Murano glass factory. It is believed that Murano glassmaking originated in 8th century Rome, with significant Asian and Muslim influences, as Venice was a major trading port. Murano's reputation as a center for glassmaking was born when ...