Rain and acqua alta

It has been a rainy few days  and we've had acqua alta. It rises and falls pretty quickly and is not too much of a problem for us but it would be terrible for local people trying to go about doing their daily chores and business.  Even something like rubbish collection becomes problematic.

Acqua alta near Ponte dei Pugni yesterday morning

Later in the morning the water had cleared

There are planks on metal frames everywhere that the acqua alta is a problem so you can still get around though boots are still necessary for big puddles which can cover the paths and calli.

In the morning the water was covering the wooden planks in front of the palazzo on the right

By the afternoon the water had dropped

The calm acqua alta resulted in this great reflection.

There were heaps of fish close to the steps which were underwater.  There are always a lot of small fish in the canals

There are fish markets in Campo S. Margherita in the morning and lots of gulls hang around waiting for treats.  The gulls are enormous compared with those in Australia

From time to time we don't eat at restaurants - heaps of great cheese, breads , vegetables etc around.  You'll always find great food whatever your budget.