Day 43 2/23/12

2/23/12 Day 42

Today Jordan left early in the morning because she was flying to Madrid to meet her mom. That means I have a few hours by myself until Michelle and Shelby arrived. I decided to sleep in a little later since I did not want to stray too far and get completely lost because I cannot understand how to read those maps nor do I speak Italian (remember I never got passed Spanish (Spanish and Italian are similar) level 3). I decided to get up around 11am shower, get dressed, put on some makeup and then I walked around to find a place to eat. It amazed me how so many things started to look familiar from the night before. I was glad I could remember some things because its really hard figuring out directions here in Venice with all the little allies. I found a place that I have no idea what the name of but it was cute. I got to sit out in the sun and I even took my jacket off because it was so warm! I ordered a ham and cheese toast sandwich with a Mocha Latte. It was quite good and it came with complimentary water (Yay!). I sat there for a while but I felt awkward since I was alone and did not have a paper to read. Oh well, after I finished I decided to walk around a little bit. I found a bead store and of course I was drooling. I decided to buy some beads because I plan on making someone an original bracelet by the one and only Brooke (that’s me). It’s a surprise so don’t bother guessing because just don’t. Then I decided to get back to the room and just chill out for a while and wait for Shelby and Michelle. I got bored and I knew they would get lost finding the hotel (it is very hard to find) so I decided I would go pick them up at the water taxi station they were getting off at. I ended up waiting at least an hour because I was confused if there train was coming in at a certain time or if that is when they were taking a water taxi. It was not too bad of a wait at least it was nice out. Then I showed them to the hotel and waited as they got situated. After that, we just walked around for a little bit. I tried to navigate us to San Marco’s Square. I was somewhat successful. Then we just walked around for a while until we all got hungry. I had told them about the restaurant that Jordan and I had gone to which was named Florida. It was on the Riotali (spell check) bridge. Turns out I was a little more confused on how to get there then I thought I was. But, after a while we figured it out. I was not as impressed with the place as I was with yesterday. We did not get complimentary drinks and the waiters acted as if they had no idea what we were talking about, they did not bring up the 14 euro deal until I did and it just did not seem as nice as it was yesterday. I was sad about the drink because I was looking forward to it. The food was not too bad and at least it was 14 euro for three courses (vegetable soup, pork shop and a salad). After dinner we figured out how to get back to the hotel which turns out is a lot closer than I realized. I knew it was close but it’s a lot closer than I had thought. That was nice. We got to the hotel, got some internet, booked a three island tour (excited for that!), almost booked a 275 euro tour because the prices were wrong on the website, decided I am wearing my new dress I bought at H&M tomorrow, blogging, chilling out and soon going to bed. Oh, funny story Michelle and Shelby declared me the tour guide. Meaning I am going to do most of the navigating. I can imagine Ashley (my sister) as well as the rest of my family thinking “oh God, this isn’t good” because I am the worst person with directions. I’m bad at giving directions to those by my neighborhood and I’ve lived there my whole life. Hell, I cannot figure out how to navigate NYC. So, hopefully tomorrow will not be bad. Plus I did warn them. It’s weird being the one to know a little bit more than everyone else and being to help navigate since I’m the one who just goes along with whatever.

Random note. For my wedding I want to have a Murano themed wedding. I have just decided that. So, hopefully I will marry rich and or become rich myself. That has been decided.