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Hi, Rusty!
I am just home!
It has been somewhat of a busy day for me.
I took the dog out early this morning as usual......then came home, changed out of my dog walking gear, and, when more respectably clad, went off to meet a friend for shopping and lunch.
We had a great time.... a good chat and a delicious lunch!
How are the travellers doing?
Have you heard from them?
I hope Venice is living up to your daughter- in -law's expectations?



Hello, Pigale!
There are many places where I haven't been.....
I should like to do a tour of all the famous Art Galleries in different countries...
If only one could be "wafted" there (on a magic carpet?) and didn't have to suffer excruciating delays at airports and such like...
And I hate flying , any way!
But one can dream!



Hello, Chris!
And speaking of Italy.....
My book "The Villa in Italy" has arrived ...it was awaiting me this afternoon, when I got home!
I shall read it when I have finished the book that I am currently reading....
I shall report back in due course!

Good evening, Elle!
Been a fine day here.
Just awaiting the arrival of my granddaughters.
That's a good day out you had.
Good to catch up with old pals.
I have had a couple of WhatsApp texts from my son regarding Venice.
Reading between the lines, I suspect he'd rather be in Florida!
But I may be wrong!
Think they saw the leaning Tower of Burano, I had not heard of it, and he said it takes a while to get to anywhere by boat.
I have not heard what my daughter-in-law thinks of it.
Last heard from her when they were at Edinburgh Airport.

Good evening, Rusty!
I expect your granddaughters have arrived by now, and you are all busy chatting.....
But I will send this now anyway......and you can read it once they have gone home!
Your son may well prefer Florida, as he has spent a lot of time there, and it will be very familiar to him.
But hopefully he will enjoy the change of the scenery in Venice, and the break ...and it is always interesting to explore new places!
And at least your daughter- in -law will be happy that she is at last visiting Venice!
I. also, do not know about the Leaning Tower of Burano?
I think Burano is an island?
Probably they will send you lots of photographs.

Hello, Elle!
Had a nice time with my granddaughters!
They all love Florida, and that is their holiday of choice, but I may hear more about Venice when they come home.
They appear to like it, anyway.
They sent me a picture of the Tower at Burano.
It is certainly leaning to one side, a bit.
I have no idea if it is on an island or not.
I'll maybe hear a bit more tomorrow.
I don't like to bother them with texts too much when they are off on a holiday.

A Very Good morning to you, Rusty!
A wet miserable day here......and chilly with it!
I am indoors now until this afternoon, when I shall attempt another walk,
I have found a few references to Burano and the leaning tower.
None are overly informative, but this is the prettiest!
http://kasadoo.com/italy/venice/islands/burano-island-in-venice
I am just going to make a coffee now......
And take a look at today's crossword.

There is a tower on the nearby island of Torcello
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torcello
It hasn't got much of a lean, though! (Although nothing in Venice seems quite straight as the piles that support the buildings sink into the mud.)
Torcello is a weird place - two enormous (and old) churches, very few other buildings.

Good morning, Elle!
Raining here!
I am just heading out.
Thank you for the clip, I'll have a proper look at it when I return.
I've not heard any more from the tourists!
As it should be, they are getting on with their holiday!

Hi, Rusty!
The photos on the clip are certainly attractive ......even if the information provided is scanty.
I am fired up with enthusiasm....
I think it is time I made a trip up to London to revisit old favourites in the Art Galleries ......and maybe see a new exhibition.
I used to go up there regularly once a month, but it is some time since I last visited.
Your friends from NI are coming for the weekend , aren't they?
Do they arrive today?



Thank you for the info, Chris.
I am becoming a long-distance tourist!
Did you see my message about the book you recommended?
It arrived safely, and is next on my list of "To Read"s!

Hello Elle!

You need not fly to visit Continental Europe! Just get in your car,
drive to Folkeston and take the Euro Tunnel Shuttle to Calais -
From there, drive whereever you want on the Continent.
Once you are on Continental Europe, you should not need visa or
anything - Whether you would need one to get from England
to the Continent is, at present, another thing.............

It is very easy and saves you queuing at airports for hours!

Hello, Elle!
You going up to town seems a good idea!
I'd imagine London will have several art galleries?
Katie Walsh is in the Portrait Gallery, where ever that is!
I have not heard from the Norn Iron gang today.
Not sure what boat they are booked on.
Hope it's a calm enough crossing for them.
Did you manage your puzzle?