Day 3 was all about Venice. Seniors had the early breakfast at 6:30 am but were surprised by two automatic coffee dispensers, an array of pastries, cereal, cold cuts, yogurt, fresh fruit, and several unique juice blends. No one left the hotel hungry!
Our first stop was to a glass-blowing demonstration where a Murano-glass master showed the students how to create a pitcher and a horse. Because there were small flaws in both designs, the glass was immediately thrown back into recycling. Only after four inspections does a piece of finished glass go into the artwork phase for any design to be authenticated. Only because I promised the students not to reveal any secrets, I can not post any pictures at this time...but there are several relatives who have some amazing presents awaiting them when we arrive back in Texas next weekend!
A short water-taxi ride away was the island of Venice and a walking tour led by a local guide. Students wore "Whisper sets" which allow the guide to talk quietly into a microphone and all the travelers have a receiver so they can hear clearly even if they are not standing directly beside the guide. (Warning: we discovered "Whisper" is a misnomer.) Once that concluded, students had four hours to each lunch, tour the Doge's Palace, and eat lunch. Almost everyone got lost!! It is truly part of the Venice experience...The palace and prison were unforgettable: Extremely ornate, breathtaking ceilings, and prison cells more properly termed dungeons. Everyone who toured the palace also crossed the Bridge of Sighs, a prisoner's final walk before disappearing into the penitentiary below.
Purchases included art work, Carnival masks, magnets, and lots and lots of sunglasses! Students are slowly starting to loosen up and participate in some goofy video shots that will one day end up in a crazy highlight video. Shake it up, Ball High!
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