Venice Day 5

This morning we have to pack the bags and vacate the rooms by 10am, but have the techy stuff for filming with us, so a question of logistics. First stop Rialto Market. For one thing we've just realised that Rigby's Ca'da Mosto neighbours our hotel (previous spot on map in wrong place) but is also covered in scaffolding - so what's new - anyway the only place to view same is from Market. Then we think this is also a good place for Libby voice to camera, so she does FB and Piper and decide to leave Rigby for more suitable location - something more cutting edge.
Then down to Academia Bridge for more Rigby shooting and stationary seagulls (Charles has a thing about them and they never fly away, so I am of the belief that they are part of the Biennale art installation, rubber decoys Pritt-sticked to the moorings - but don't let on, I certainly won't). Talking of Biennale's - the submarine we saw yesterday is now morred near Ca' Rezzonica! Libby also spotted a chap in costume talking on his mobile which reminded her of the well known image of the Last Emperor in full regalia chatting on his mobile!

And back to the wonderful gondola yard and this time - sweet success! Not only did the chaps rub the boats down, wander around and look useful - BUT they also launched a new gondola - well you can't say fairer than that! Meanwhile Libby photographed the antiques barge on the canal.
Following this a ham panini for Charles c/o another Brunetti haunt, the charismatic Cantine del Vino gia Schiavi, which he ate route marching back to Academia, boat to San Samuele where more Rigby filming. Back to hotel, a major reshuffle of equipment, and then a couple of hours free until we departed for the plane. Above: Cantine del Vino gia Schiavi
Libby directed footsteps back to the jewellery shop (see Venice day 1) and it turned out the proprietor was also the craftsman, so no wonder the items were extra special and could not be resisted.

An ice cream in Campo Zanipolo, then back to collect the bags, on to the Piazzale Roma, filmed the Rigby chat on the bridge, on to the bus and out to the airport. 900 photographs and 475 film clips in 5 long days!

Above: Charles making a mess as usual, outside Rosa Salva (another Brunetti favourite!)

Farewell Venice, you were truly beautiful, exhausting, but a rare treat, and I will always remember you.