brandie, thanks so much for your Venetian update. Happy to hear that the restaurants we recommended worked out so well. Your comments about dressing for Venice in the summertime were also valuable, The only time I have visited Venice in June was to attend a wedding. Fortunately, the church was cool. The summer heat and humidity were nearly unbearable. I recall walking past a shop, saw a long, loose linen dress and changed in the shop. So, indeed linen is a great option in the summer. Next time consider going to Venice in November, around Thanksgiving, Weather is cool but not often rainy, city isn't crowded and everything is just lower key. Also, hotels are less expensive as that is "off season"
Welcome home!