Anyway I sat next to the canal near the hotel and did some sketching. It was early morning and the best time as many gondolas ply this route later and although picturesque, they ruffle the water surface and spoil the reflections. Some gondolas even have an extra musician on board and the strains of "O Sole Mio" can be heard all day!! This attempt doesn't even begin to pay homage to the beauties of the place. Oh well. At least I have 200 photos!
