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I miss Venice dearly- must return soon- thank you Patti for sharing this :-)

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Thank you, Patti. That room is crazy-wonderful.

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So gorgeous! Ty for sharing!! How lovely to have this view.

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Thank you so much Patti. So beautiful 😍!

A big warm hug dearest Patti.

Luca 🌸❤️🤗❤️🌸

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Thanks Patti. Love to follow you around the world!

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If you love Venice and detective mysteries, you’ll love author Donna Leon.

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I like that you kept slipping out of and away from your handler's hands on the red carpet🤭

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Thanks Patti for a beautiful video - I feel better from just watching it! Love the aerial view of the three gondolas and the stripes everywhere.

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This is absolutely stunning. Except for the style of clothing, your video could be from any moment in time for the past several decades, at least. That is so cool. Thank you.

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Hi Cynthia, in reply to your comment, you have put into words what I have always felt about Italy whilst living there for 10 years. It really somehow has a timeless, enchanting feel about it wherever you go from the call of street merchants, to the dazzling sunshine on the water, to that unforgettable smell of freshly brewing espresso or Italian pastries sweetly emanating from the cafes. Incredible :-). Enjoy your time in Venice @Patti Smith!

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Wow! I would be getting zero work done with that view to gaze at. I love Venice. I first fell in love with it via the paintings of Canalletto and was not disappointed when I got to see the real thing. Many of the views are still the same as in the paintings.

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Meditative scene. How absolutely lovely

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Patti,

I would like to share something from a Portuguese poet that I believe you would enjoy (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen). The translation would be something like:

Despite the ruins and death

Where every illusion always ends

The strength of my dreams is so strong

That from everything exaltation is reborn

And my hands never remain empty.

Kind regards from sunny Lisbon,

Rita

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Right on the Grand Canal^^

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Why?^^

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Why what?

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Because I know it's very hot and crowded^^ Ms. Gillian^^

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Such a fascinating city.

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Stunning day, perfect desk 🙏

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