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Sidetrip: Murano
One way to escape the crowds Venice is to head out to the islands. We set our sights for Murano, famed for its glass making.
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While we were there, we were blessed with our first properly sunny day in Venice. The canals came alive in a whole new way with the sunshine dancing off the water.
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And, of course, the thrill of an extra-long boat ride out into the lagoon.
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