As you read this I am in Venice pinching myself because I can’t believe my luck. It will be cold in February but hopefully that will reduce the “aroma” from the canals and keep the number of other tourists down to minimum.
I’ve always wanted to visit Venice and mentioned this to Portia during our Skype chat over Christmas. She generously invited me to join her, the lovely Jin and their fellow Aussie mate, during their time there. They are on a European trip comprising 11 cities in 7 countries over about 5 weeks. I had just been on an expensive transatlantic trip but I’ve learnt that when an opportunity comes up in life I need to grab it with both hands.
If you missed it, you can catch up on some photos from Portia’s triumph at Perfume Lovers London last month here.
I won’t be around to answer comments until the weekend but feel free to share a destination that’s on your bucket-list or your own experience of Venice.
Ciao!
A Bottled Rose 
I hope you are having the time of your life Tara! Can’t wait to read all about it. Sandra xoxo
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I totally did have the time of my life, Sandra! Constantly smiling, laughing and in awe.
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Enjoy your trip, Tara!
I do not have any lists: I hope to live long enough and be healthy to visit whatever I’ll think of. Right now I want to go to Hawaii for a vacation – even though I’ve been to there many times.
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It’s great that you don’t have a list of places you’re burning to get to. I think a Hawaiian vacation is long overdue.
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Tara enjoy the experience – it’s quite mind blowing when you get lost in those back streets! I visited for the for the first time recently and loved it. Definitely get to the Guggenheim if you can – it’s spectacular.
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Megan, we got to the Guggenheim and it was stunning. Never expected it to be quite so great. Getting lost in those alleyways is FUN.
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Glad you got to the Guggenheim. As well as all of the amazing art, the view is brilliant. I’m sure you had fun with Portia and co.
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Yes, imagining having that view!
We had too much fun, I’m very grateful.
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Enjoy your fantastic trip Tara! Venice is on my bucket list; I’m so looking forward to reading all about it! xx
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Yukiko, you’re so going to love it when you go! I’m excited for you. There really is nowhere like it.
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India is on my bucket list, but I would like to make sure I went with a seasoned traveller who knew the ropes, as it could be a bit daunting otherwise. Venice I have been to a few times, always in the summer when it was heaving with tourists. Still magical at any time of year, and it is of course very easy to get lost and find a quite back street or two all to yourself. Look forward to a full report! x
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I wasn’t planning on a post as no perfume featured but maybe I will write something if you think people would be interested.
Portia is thinking of going back to India next year so as intimidated as I am, I’ll think about joining them. I agree it would very daunting otherwise.
Venice was still pretty busy so I can’t imagine it in summer.
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Yeah loving spending time with you Tara looking forward to reading your blogxo
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Anna Maria!!! I had a blast with you.
So lovely to see you here. I hope you enjoy it.
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Have all the fun, sweetie. I’ve only been once, and that was for work, but Venice is magical. I’d love to go back for the Biennale. May be in 2 years….
My bucket list is long:
Argentina, Bali, Bhutan, Chile, Costa Rica, Corsica, French Polynesia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India (may be I should team up with Vanessa for that, Mael is not keen) Java, Jordan, Madagascar, Mauritius, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Sardinia.
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I love your bucket list, Sabine! Yours is a really interesting one. Bali is like paradise on Earth, you have to go. Only been to Mauritius apart from that. I do fancy Costa Rica, French Polynesia, NZ and Bhutan which I believe is where you find the happiest people on the planet.
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Venice is unique. I always travel there in late autumn when the light is magical, and the early morning chill makes the city appear full of secrets…
Peggy’s collection is one of my museum favorites ever – the location, the Palazzo, the garden, the Angel…
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M, I loved Peggy Guggenheim’s humble abode so much! I’m a bit worried I missed the Angel though. I’ll have to Google it.
I can imagine Venice is perfection in the Autumn. A good time to go if I ever return.
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Check out “Marino Marini Angel of the Citadel” – the shameless little rider in the front of Peggy’s Palazzo (facing the Canale Grande) 😀
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Oh I did see it and I loved it! That’s pure joy right there 🙂
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