On Friday there was a general transportation strike in Italy and the effects in Venice are devastating. It was estimated that 35,000 tourists had arrived for the weekend. Several large cruise ships, small ships and all the other flotsam and jetsam of travel had arrived. Roberto had a great sugestion. Take a vaporetto to the outlying islands in the lagoon. Inter-island vaporettos ran on a reduced schedule since it's the only way to get around. Regular vaporettos weren't going anywhere for 24 hours.
We took the vaporetto from the Fondamenta Nuove to the first island past Murano, Vignole. It's just a little island, a few houses and 2 small restaurants. The path takes you along a canal then through fields of flowers and vegetables ready to be picked. The Trattoria Vignole sits along the water. Private small boats were continually pulling up and diners finding there way to the casual garden tables. No table service, just platters of fish, vegetables, breads and wines available.
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| The main canal of Vignole |
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| Our plate of grilled vegetables---and some fried croquettes |
This spot was so tranquil. We sat for a long time, drinking wine looking out across the lagoon towards the city. It was so amazing to know that just a kilometer away the city was swarming with people. Here we sat under the trees in the quiet. Just relaxing and enjoy each other's company. Five stars for this place. It is very crowded on weekends in the Summer, but weekdays it's perfect!
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| My new Venetian favorite! |
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| Fields of Queen Anne's Lace along the path to the restaurant |
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| Qui si mangia bene! |
Here's what I mean about a gorgeous view. The towers of the city in the distance seem light years away.
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