Category Archives: Gondolas

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Gondola Stuff: Mini Metal

Posted on April 26, 2024 by seductivevenice

I find it hard to resist buying gondola stuff when I see it. So that my collection doesn’t get out of control, I now only buy really small things. This mini metal gondola stands less than two inches tall. It’s … Continue reading →

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Troops on the Grand Canal

Posted on April 18, 2024 by seductivevenice

Thanks goes to Piero for sharing this image from 1945. American troops travel down the Grand Canal at the close of WWII. Rather unusual vehicles, and they look so incongruous next to the elegant and iconic gondolas. The Grand Canal … Continue reading →

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When a Gondola Is Not a Gondola

Posted on February 29, 2024 by seductivevenice

Sorry I haven’t written in a couple weeks. I just got back from a weeklong visit to Turkiye. I highly recommend checking out this beautiful country! We only got to see Istanbul and the Cappadocia region, but both were stunning. … Continue reading →

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Dear Venice: Wish You Were Here #25

Posted on January 15, 2024 by seductivevenice

I’m returning after a short hiatus. I guess all those celebratory blog posts tired me out! (Well, that and the flu.) Winner of the final tombola was Vince who correctly guessed that the Two Hands in the last post belonged … Continue reading →

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PSA: Have Some Selfie Control

Posted on December 10, 2023 by seductivevenice

I’m briefly interrupting my celebration of my one thousandth blog post and the tombola (raffle) that ends tonight to bring you this story. Here’s a PSA (public service announcement): Follow your gondolier’s instructions, please! A couple days ago tourists in … Continue reading →

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My First Bookseller

Posted on December 1, 2023 by seductivevenice

The second tombola has closed and we have new winners! My question was apparently a difficult one, and I had only two entrants, so BOTH of them are winners today: Wilson and Shawn. Congratulations! Today’s post is number 999!!! I’m … Continue reading →

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Let the Celebration Begin!

Posted on November 21, 2023 by seductivevenice

I’m officially kicking off the celebration of my impending one-thousandth blog post! I’ve been posting here on WordPress since 2012. Today’s post is number 997. Keep watching this space for a slew of posts celebrating Venice and the many things … Continue reading →

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Dear Venice: Wish You Were Here #24

Posted on November 9, 2023 by seductivevenice

I’m running low on Venice-postcards-with-gondolas-and-writing-on-the-back. Either I’ll have to give up this series soon or I’ll have to shop for more postcards! Bet you can’t guess what choice I’ll make. Today you get a gondola with wooden felze in front … Continue reading →

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Review: A Haunting in Venice

Posted on September 30, 2023 by seductivevenice

I went to see the new film A Haunting in Venice. It may have very little to do with the Agatha Christie book that it’s based on (Halloween Party), but it does do Venice quite well. There are numerous outdoor … Continue reading →

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Now I’m a Winner!

Posted on June 12, 2023 by seductivevenice

Today I was walking along the Fondamente Nove and spied an antique shop. A small spry woman in white was scurrying around rearranging things, while a younger bearded man (her son?) moved larger pieces of furniture. They graciously allowed me … Continue reading →

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