The glare from the sun makes it seem even more like a movie set, the light coming from bright light bulbs instead of the sky. The buildings are ancient, with ornate designs made out of stone. Some buildings are colored bright red or yellow. To absorb this wondrous place, some people hire gondolas like us, while others stroll the streets. A bus , or large boat, waits by the sidewalk for passengers, mostly locals, to board.
People eat at tables set up by restaurants right next to the water.
They hold captivating conversations while gondolas and powerboats speed by. I am so amazed by our surroundings and keep looking around in all directions. I personally took nine roles of film. One person on my trip took twelve roles of film. The Italians, like us American teenagers, liked excesses.