Photo Journal: A Weekend In Venice
Come along with me and explore 'Dolce far niente' the sweetness of doing nothing.
Venice, with its enchanting canals, historic architecture, and bustling cobbled streets, is a city made for exploring. Each corner holds a secret, each reflection on the water a reminder that Venice is to be treasured.
The city truly sparkles in the soft glow of morning light, a quiet enchantment that feels as though Venice herself is stretching awake. I wandered through quiet alleys, over picturesque bridges, and along canals reflecting the sky’s enchanting turquoise hues. Every step offered a vignette of beauty: a gondola drifting silently, the delicate chatter of morning rituals, and the golden patina of centuries-old buildings bathed in gentle sunlight. It’s these quaint, everyday moments that captivate the heart and pull you deeper into the city’s spell.
Simple details bring the city to life: a line of laundry swaying gently above the water, the cheerful call of “Ciao!” exchanged between locals, and the flutter of pigeons hopping from one terracotta balcony to another. These ordinary acts take on an almost cinematic quality in Venice. For a visitor, every scene feels like it belongs in a storybook, a life that feels impossibly romantic in its simplicity.
For us, Venice has become a refuge. Most years, we return in winter, when the crowds are fewer, and the city feels rejuvenated after the heady summer months. The sunlight may be soft and fleeting, but in November we’re still graced by her sun dappled rays for a few hours each day. London, where the skies remain grey and the air chill, a winter escape to Venice offers the kind of reprieve that reminds you life can be gentle and unhurried.
With espresso’s in hand, we can sit by the canals, savouring each sip and letting the world melt away. The rhythmic lapping of water against stone, the faint echo of laughter from a passing boat, the distant toll of a bell—it all feels like an invitation to stand still.
Venice has a way of weaving itself into your heart, its beauty and romance lingering long after you’ve left. Venice isn’t merely a place; its a gentle reminder that life, at its best, is meant to be savoured slowly.
Beautiful