Venice extended

Check out time today was at 11:00, so we made sure to be down for breakfast nice and early so that we could get our things packed in time. Tim and Michelle went to go check out location of apartment, and it turns out it was right around the block from old hotel. While we were there we bumped into owner of the hotel, and he said the room will be ready at 11 versus 2. This was great as we could go directly from one hotel to the other, without having to leave our bags in checked luggage. 

Yesterday on our way out to Murano Diana had talked to a lady on the vaporatto who mentioned that there was a small island with a church on it, and you could take a lift to the top of the churches bell tower to get a great view of Venice. So, since we still had a few hours left on our passes, we decided to head out that way. Plus, Ed really wanted to see the ocean and the beach, so it was also a chance to visit Lido, another little island, and walk to the ocean. 

The churches name was San Giorgio, and it was a beautiful little church. A monk took our money at the bottom of the lift, and we quickly zipped our way to the top. The views were amazing, and we even made it up just in time for the bell to ring at the top of the hour. A little noisy though! 

We took another vaporatto to Lido island, then walked across the island to the ocean where there was a beach. After a little difficulty in finding the beach access point, we located it (and another gelato shop - had to stop for some of course!) and we stepped foot on the shore. Tim and Diana took off their shoes and wadded into the water to do some shell searching. Ed decided to use his ice cream spoon to do a little digging. Michelle decided to savor the gelato and the view while the rest were playing:)

On the way back to the vaporatto we decided that since we had a kitchen, we should do dinner in, that way we could have a relaxing evening and get to bed early. We picked up some pasta, sauce, salad and meat balls at a local grochery store. We used some of the extra bread and butter we had as well. Though not the best meal ever, it was fun to cook and to be in our own space. 

Tim and Michelle tried calling Zander, but the connection was really choppy. It froze, and then after that we were not able to get back onto the internet. So Ed and Diana opted to go to bed. Tim and Michelle stayed up to watch a movie for a little while. 

Last full day in Venice tomorrow. See you then!