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The Best View in Venice, a Disappointing Lido and Sunset at Santa Elena
It’s the first of May, Labour Day, and the sun is shining brightly unlike the day we arrived. There’s a gondola race in Venice but it’s not in the centre and we’re afraid of the crowds. Instead, we head for … Continue reading

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Tagged best view in Venice, Lido in Venice, san giorgio, Santa Elena, sunset in Venice
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