We were bussed to the drop off zone for our water transfer to Venice this morning. Said goodbye to our excellent bus driver, Luigi, and boated to a small quieter island where we had lunch and wandered around the colourful houses then we were ferried over to Venice and our hotel. Lots of people about! We walked briefly thru St Marks Square to our hotel. Drinks and a wander about this evening. Our tour director bought me a beautiful scarf for my birthday today and Rod bought me a very pretty bracelet. Time to go off exploring before meeting up with the tour group. Having a good time!