On the road with Becks

Peggy and  Boat Taxi- Buongiorno from a warm cloudy Saturday in Venice.  I’m sitting in my hotel listening to the boats splash by along the canal.   Just an hour ago we came up this way right past my window in Taxi 142-no wheels! This morning after breakfast we walked back towards Piazza San Marco to visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.  It was a beautiful 18th century building right along the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro sestiere of Venice. ( There are six neighborhoods here referred to as the sestiere. ).  Peggy lived here from 1949 and opened her collection in 1950 to the public.  We saw lots of art including Picasso, Warhol and Jackson Pollack...as well as an exhibit on the prolific Jean Cocteau.   It wasn’t overwhelming or too big which was perfect for visiting before more Cafes in the Plaza. 😄 ———- The sun came out! In front of Peggy’s former home Palazzo Venier del Lioni  Pablo Picasso Andy Warhol Max Ernst Picasso Salvador Dali Jackson ...

 2024 Dad and B ITALY TRIP! Took off from SFO and had a beautiful trip to Paris despite some turbulence during meal service. I was holding onto to my silverware and water glass so they didn’t fly away.  Mom would not have enjoyed!   I watched the Bob Marley biopic and Amsterdam...so no time to sleep! Haha.  It was pouring in Paris when we landed but cleared up by our arrival in Venice with some cool weather and scattered clouds.   Our Hotel Moresco is right along the canals in Venice! What a city ...117 small islands all separated by canals...which makes for lots of little bridges- up and over the intricate waterways.   Had dinner outside in the cool breeze night one, just around the corner from the Hotel.  Dad was happy to see a classic Italian Caprese Salad on the menu! And tiramisu for dessert!  ——— SFO-Paris-Venice Sitting room in Hotel, Venice Caprese 1   Cafe Florian since 1720!  Macarons for lunch-espresso! Loving the gondola...