Gondola and Dinner
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The final event of the B&R trip was a gondola ride to dinner and dinner itself at the popular restaurant, Da Gigio.  We were joined for these events by Chris, B&R's infrastructure expert for the Veneto region.

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The first gondola sets off from the Gritti landing.

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Of course we drank Prosecco during the ride.

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Our official gondolier (who sang a little, but not well)

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Our unofficial gondolier Chris.

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View from our gondola to the lovely gothic Ca' d'Oro

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View from our gondola to the Rialto Bridge

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As we approached the restaurant, April and Lucas donned Venetian carnival masks.

 

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At dinner, many toasts were made.

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April makes a point to Chris.

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Lucas and Joe look lovely in masks.

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And so does Debbie.

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Don and David purchased roses from a wandering flower seller and presented them to all the ladies.  "Shrubbery" muttered Charlie.

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Even so, Joan is still very fond of Charlie.

 

 

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