We are always sad to leave Venice and it was the same this time. We seemed to get more from the visit this time because we are getting so familiar with the ordinary life there. Wandering, vaporettoing (yes, I know there is no such word) and visiting cafes, art shows, shops - just an excellent way to spend time.
Pet dislikes? Huge cruise liners, tourist groups (one was 60 people, yes, 60, yanks), beggars selling fake fashion accessories, tourist menus (they actually eat the stuff!), people who insist intaking photos while standing in the middle of the small bridges and alleys, people who think that any flight of steps are actually seats ... and dog shit!
Next visit? Maybe a month ...
The vaporetto, bus, aircraft, bus, train and taxi trip took 8 hours door-to-door. No problems. We were delighted. Thanks to all the folk that make these things possible!
It's better to travel than arrive ... then again ...