Venice; Thursday, 19 May, 2011

Another poor night’s sleep, once again caused by the mosquitoes, but after a cup of coffee it was time to head out towards the Lido and a trip to the very south of the Lagoon.

Having crossed to the Lido we caught the bus down the length of the island to its southern tip, where the bus drives onto the ferry for the five minute crossing to the next island of Pellestrina. It then runs the length of Pellestrina as it thins down with the lagoon next to the road on one side, and on the other side of a high sea wall the Mediterranian.

From Pellestrina it’s a quick change onto the waiting Vaporetto for the final 20 minute chug across the Lagoon to the town of Chioggia.

There’s not much to see in Chioggia, the main reason for visiting is for the journey there and back, but the town is an important fishing harbour, with several good fish restaurants, so it made sense to stop for lunch and have a long wander round before catching the boat, bus, bus on boat and bus back to the Lido.

From the Lido we hopped on a Vaporetto round to Cannaregio to have a look around the Ghetto.

From the Ghetto we walked back past St Marks and onto the Arsenale area. Then it was back to the hotel to freshen up before heading back out towards the Rialto for a bite to eat and another evening wander.