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[SpiritAlight 1]

I love that second photo Krikit!

Wow!

[Krikit 1,163]

I love the gondola photo too! It really captures the atmosphere of Venice, I think.

Lovely pics krikit! Is this the first cruise you have taken?

It's the first big cruise, yes. I've been on one of those small cruises but that doesn't really count. For years my family has been trying to get me to go on one but I've always refused. (I'm the only one who hadn't been on one. lol) I get motion sickness and I really had no desire to be cooped up on a ship feeling nauseated, with no way out. But I'm happy to say it wasn't that bad. I took some Gravol when I really needed to (mostly when I lay down at night..... but that was only for the first 3 days after we left port) and the day we were in rough seas (18-24 ft waves). Once I adjusted I was fine. The worst part was adjusting to being back on land when the cruise was over. Things still felt like they were moving beneath me so I got a REALLY bad case of motion sickness then.

[BH45 0]

What a great ship !! But I must agree with the others, the gondolas are beautiful. I hope you took time for a ride in one.

[SpiritAlight 1]

I love the gondola photo too! It really captures the atmosphere of Venice, I think.

Lovely pics krikit! Is this the first cruise you have taken?

It's the first big cruise, yes. I've been on one of those small cruises but that doesn't really count. For years my family has been trying to get me to go on one but I've always refused. (I'm the only one who hadn't been on one. lol) I get motion sickness and I really had no desire to be cooped up on a ship feeling nauseated, with no way out. But I'm happy to say it wasn't that bad. I took some Gravol when I really needed to (mostly when I lay down at night..... but that was only for the first 3 days after we left port) and the day we were in rough seas (18-24 ft waves). Once I adjusted I was fine. The worst part was adjusting to being back on land when the cruise was over. Things still felt like they were moving beneath me so I got a REALLY bad case of motion sickness then.

Did you fall over in the shower back on land?

I hate it when that happens.

I have lost my sea-legs somewhat being I don't spend the same amount of time on the water as I used to.

Sorry to hear you got sick.

18-24 foot waves?!

Wow!!

[Krikit 1,163]

Part of the Doge's Palace (built in 1309-1424) in Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) in Venice. This is the Porta della Carta (Paper Gate), which leads to the palace's interior courtyard. The gate acquired its name because ordinary people were not allowed to pass beyond it and so handed their petitions to the gatekeepers. The palace was constructed in two phases between 1301 and 1450. It was broken into two phases because the original architect was executed for treason. He had supported an attempted coup by the Doge (the Duke) - who was also beheaded for conspiring to kill the Council of Ten.

From another perspective.... this view looks at the back of St Mark's Basilica (the domed building.... rebuilt ~ 1063 from the burned remains of the last church.... built in 832 and again in 976... however it wasn't completely finished until the 19th century) and its accompanying belltower.... the Campanile (kahm-pah-nee-le). Piazza San Marco is in front of the Basilica.

[trailmix 77]

Oh wow, those are both absolutely gorgeous!! Just lovely krikit

[Carlawarla 1]

Thanks so much for sharing the pics Krikit, they're truly amazing.

[Krikit 1,163]

Oh good. I was wondering if I was boring everybody. I love different cultures and history and geography and architecture and stuff so, for me, it's fascinating. But for others..... maybe not so much.

[trailmix 77]

Oh good. I was wondering if I was boring everybody. I love different cultures and history and geography and architecture and stuff so, for me, it's fascinating. But for others..... maybe not so much.

Not boring at all - I like the stories too, keep them coming