Viva Venezia for its height of Color! ( part Uno )

It was 1997 and we just arrived in Treviso after leaving snowy Switzerland, we saw that Italy was sunscorched even in Winter. The brown landscape contrasted  with the year-round green of Germany's Countryside, and it was hard to believe that we had been driving through the snowcapped Alps just Hours before.Despite the chilly Adriatic Breeze, we were immediately warmed by the Sun. Mom and I, we were about to celebrate the most vibrate and elegant Celebration around the World.


Our Bus into the Heart of Venice took us past several stately Villas, but to me, even the most ramshackled builing held a certain Charm. In less than an hour, I do believe it was before we even realized it, Venice loomed in Front of us in all its Glory.

Venice on a normal Day alone is magnificent, but Venice during Carnival is vibrant, colorful and joyous. If you think that this Magnificence can not be improved, then think again! Soon after our arrival signs of Carnivalbecame more and more apparent. Much of Venice's Population was in Costumes - from the most simple to the most expensive. Face painters were standing by, waiting to paint the most sparkly and fancy designs onto any willing Tourist. In every Shop window and Souvenir Stand there were Carnival Masks. While some are for wearing, others are just for Decoration - fortunately these Masks are sold year-round, so even if you miss the Carnival season, you can still capture a piece of it.