A lazy day at Murano

It was a beautiful but chilly day so we piled on the warm clothes and headed off to Murano. Sarah & Paul were sensible and sat inside on the vaporetto to Murano, Jules, Rob & I didn't and took a while to thaw out :) It wasn't as warm here as last year and we kept coats etc on.

We have always been lucky with the weather at Murano, it was a beautiful day and we strolled around checking out many glass shops finding many beautiful things to buy.  As usual the things that we liked best were thousands of euros and there is always the likelihood of stuff being broken in transit. After watching the DHL guys throwing packages on to their boat we were glad that none of them were ours :)

We had lunch at a favourite restaurant,
Ristorante ai Pianta Leoni - Murano, Rivalonga 25, telefono +39 041 736794.

There is something very relaxing about Murano,  it is a beautiful place and the pace is slower. Jules took some fantastic photos but you'll have to make do with mine until he downloads his.If you go to Venice make sure that you visit Murano - Burano is great as well.

This piece of public art always impresses and over the years we have taken many photos of it.  Such a shame that the fence is needed as it detracts from the beauty of the glass.

Lunch in a restaurant on the canal. We had a meal here last year and came back because it was so good -it didn't disappoint.

Tagliolini neri con gamberni e zafferino

Gnocchi di patate con prosciutto e montasio

Seafood antipasto

Spaghetti and mixed seafood

Grilled Branzino and white polenta

Fried mixed seafood

Tonno

Frutte di mare alla griglia

Paul, Jules and Rob enjoying the sunshine

We all want this boat :)

How cute!

Another beautiful piece of public art.

The colours and shapes are exquisite

There only needs to be a little bit of sunshine for the glass to glisten

Around the world there must be so many photographs of the main canals in Murano with almost everyone taking similar shots

Not too many tourists -which must be a worry for the local people