With the apartment renovation and unpacking almost complete, we sailed into Venice in the rain but excited to see daughter Liz and her three wonderful girls.  The skies cleared and we had a glorious time showing them the most unique city in the world. They were quick to savour Parma ham, gelato, and other Italian delights.  Despite jet lag, they were troopers and livened up when we took them on a gondola ride (our first too, despite many visits).

Andrea and Anna

We also got to see our good Italian friends Andrea and Anna.  After we sent Liz and girls on their way to Croatia, Montenegro and Greece in our new apartment, we headed back to Southern France with Ric and Loraine, dear friends from the States for some sun and fun.