Venice Day 4

Checked out of the hotel after a very slow, half-awake state then went to check the ferry times for the airport and checked in online for the flight as getting back was high on our minds. After that we didn't have a plan so headed towards the Realto Bridge but saw signs for the Modern Art museum. It was only half open with the more interesting, Oriental arts half closed for renovation. Kerry spotted a Henry Moore (Helmet No. 2) which cheered her up as she'd finally caught my lurgy. Lunch was in a cosy, elevated window seat overlooking the Grand Canal.

With time dragging on (can you tell we've had enough of Venice by now), we had our last cappuccino and slice of very average and over-priced tiramiso in the Caffe de Doge. At this point I was able to compile my Likes and Dislikes of Venice:-

Dislikes

• Over-charging - just tourist tax
• Over-crowded
• Bag Sellers
• Souvenir tat everywhere
• Italian working hours
• Glassware

Likes

• Tall sized cans of Coke
• Coffee is generally better

We took ourselves away from the hustle and bustle to Arsenale for some quiet time and appreciating the too late sunshine before collecting our bags for the airport ferry. The boat ride took a ridiculous 90 minutes.

The airport was quite dull but whilst eating the pasta/dessert/drink combo we were amused by the North of England tourist advert with Liverpool, city of culture being the highlight. I didn't see any scallys with guns mind.