I did buy a laced scarf in Burano from this very sweet woman, who also convinced me that I needed a small hand laced doily…so I did. April 29, 2017

For our last night in Venice, Alice, John and I decided to have dinner at this neighborhood restaurant. This is what I’ve enjoyed about staying in Venice, the neighborhoods away from the tourist spots. April 29, 2017

A beautiful evening glimpse of Venice during an after dinner walk. April 29, 2017

Alice, John and I enjoyed mass this morning at the Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. The basilica, throughout its centuries of history, has seen many modifications. April 30, 2017

On the exterior of Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice is this 13th century mosaic called the transfer of St. Mark in procession to the Basilica. April 30, 2017

Saint Mark giving his blessing while being venerated by six incense bearing angels, can be seen gracing the central exterior portion of the basilica named in his honor in Venice, Italy. The winged lion’s (just below St. Mark) open book states “Peace be unto you, Mark, my evangelist.” April 30, 2017

Here’s a close-up of the 13th century mosaic called the transfer of St. Mark in procession to the Basilica baring his name in Venice, Italy. That’s St. Mark in the upper right hand corner. April 30, 2017

The interior of Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. The photos don’t do these mosaics justice. This is the view of the main nave towards the front of the basilica where the priest conducts the mass. April 30, 2017

A close up of the main nave…or front of the basilica where the priest conducts mass…the statues going across are the 12 apostles with the Virgin Mary and St. Mark. And, the large mosaic in the center is Christ Pantocrator, Lord of the Universe. April 30, 2017

More of the beautiful geometric designed floors inside Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. April 30, 2017

Alice and I with our foot selfies…or should I say, thanks to Amy, “footsies” in Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. April 30, 2017

More of the beautiful geometric designed floors inside Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. April 30, 2017

More of the beautiful geometric designed floors inside Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. April 30, 2017

This steep step climb to the Saint Mark Basilica’s rooftop and museum in Venice, Italy, is a two-way street. To enter you stay to the left, while the people exiting are coming down these stairs to your right. April 30, 2017

The view into Saint Mark’s Square from the rooftop of Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. April 30, 2017

My view of the Piazzetta San Marco from the rooftop of Saint Mark’s Basilica, in Venice, Italy. This Piazzetta connects the outside of the Saint Mark Square to the waterway of the lagoon. The Piazzetta lies between the Doge’s Palace to the left and the Jacopo Sansovino’s Biblioteca to the right. April 30, 2017