Tag Archives: Gondolas

Gondola Stuff: Puzzle Gondola

Posted on September 26, 2021 by seductivevenice

Isn’t it adorable? I bought this little gondola this summer at Signor Blum’s at Campo San Barnaba. They come in many colors and are all made by hand. I don’t really understand how the pieces fit so snugly together–How do … Continue reading →

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Sharing: Live in Venice! May 17-23

Posted on May 6, 2021 by seductivevenice

Live-In-Venice Press Release Live-Streamed Event ‘Live-In-Venice’ Will Share City Secrets With The World Live-In-Venice will take place between 17-23 May 2021 Over 70 interviews and events live-streamed on Facebook, Vimeo and the event website Interviews with artisans, art galleries and … Continue reading →

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A Little Christmas Coming Your Way

Posted on December 16, 2020 by seductivevenice

Looking through old photos the other day, I came across this one from about five years ago when I was in Venice just after Christmas. The gondoliers at traghetto Santa Sofia had set up a creche. So sweet!

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Puzzle (7)

Posted on June 8, 2020 by seductivevenice

The more of the puzzle I complete, the more that I want to be in Venice! (Can you also see the crossword puzzle that I still haven’t completed? What’s a 7 letter word for “how the earth rotates?” Or a … Continue reading →

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Puzzle (6)

Posted on June 1, 2020 by seductivevenice

The sides are really coming along! I wonder if gondoliers spend any time looking at puzzles, movies, books, newspapers, and such to see how often they show up in others’ images? I know when I see a gondolier in a … Continue reading →

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Venice, Wish You Were Here #8

Posted on May 26, 2020 by seductivevenice

This one is interesting because the postal rubber stamp is different. Most of the postcards I’ve shared here have a round rubber stamp, often from Venezia Ferrovia. But this one is Palazzo Grassi. Too bad part of it is missing! … Continue reading →

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Puzzle (5)

Posted on May 18, 2020 by seductivevenice

Working on the sides now. Slow but steady progress! I want to puzzle more, but we’ve actually started making masks. That’s more important right now….

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Puzzle (9) Fini!

Posted on May 7, 2020 by seductivevenice

All done! Except for one missing piece. I thought my cat had gotten it, but after I had taken the puzzle apart and put it away, I found the missing piece on the table inside a book! (p.s. I should … Continue reading →

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Puzzle (8)

Posted on May 7, 2020 by seductivevenice

Having a cup of tea this time instead of a glass of wine!  

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Venice, Wish You Were Here #9

Posted on April 24, 2020 by seductivevenice

April 24, 1965 Dear Mother–We are still touring Italy but we had to park the car and take a boat when we got here. Spent Easter with Evo’s mother and then took off again in another direction. Having fun. –Love, … Continue reading →

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