Day 2.

Despite the six glasses of wine the previous evening I was able to get up at dawn to explore some more of the city to make the most of the day.


San Giorgio Maggiore in the early morning light.


Boats criss-crossing San Marco Basin.


Looking down on Piazza San Marco.


The Grand Canal centre with Giudecca Island on the left.


The magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (Saint Mary of Health), often called simply the Salute.


Consecrated in 1681, it was built as an offering after Venice experienced a devastating outbreak of the plague.