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Trip To Burano And Torcello
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The alarm clock rings as ordered at 7. We have planned a trip to the islands Torcello and maybe Burano. We are a bit worried about the weather; it has rained all night with thunder from time to time. But the rain has ceased now and the fresh grey can easily be better than high sun when on a trip.
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6. day. Trip to the islands Burano and Torcello.

Eric
2005-12-08 19:36:05

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Trip To Burano And Torcello

The alarm clock rings as ordered at 7. We have planned a trip to the islands Torcello and maybe Burano. We are a bit worried about the weather; it has rained all night with thunder from time to time. But the rain has ceased now and the fresh grey can easily be better than high sun when on a trip.

For the first time we put on our jackets and take #1 to Piazzale Roma where we change to #41 that takes us to Fondaco Nuove. The boat to Burano/Torcello is waiting. The captain is on the quay smoking and waiting for the last passengers. To be sure I ask if this is the boat to Torcello: "Va a Torcello?" and he answers "Si". Fine.

Burano

But it doesn't go to Torcello! From Burano it goes to Treponti and when I ask about Torcello I'm told we should have changed on Burano. Of course, any fool knows that! We have no desire to explore Treponti, but return to Burano where we walk around for 1½ hour. Houses are small, well kept and painted with strong colours. The island's speciality is (or was) lace and you can buy Burano lace in many of the small shops. Prices are staggering!

There are many locals in the streets. They have probably just left church, because bells are ringing. We visit the lace museum, which was once a lace school. Here too the Venicecard comes in handy. The lace is breathtaking; such intricate patterns must require hours and hours of work.

With usual flair we find a bar visited by locals. While they chat and have fun at the counter we get a nice sandwich, espresso and water. On a peaceful bench by the harbour we wait for the ferry to Torcello. It is a pretty small boat and the ride is short.
Torcello

From the quay on Torcello it is about 10 minutes walk to the basilica and the few houses left on the island. According to the guidebook less than 80 souls live here, but back in the 7th - 13th century there ...