Another fun stop on my Italian blate with Jess was the island of Murano. Murano is also a short boat ride from Venice and is most widely known as being the home of Murano glass. The second we hopped of the boat at the dock in Murano, we were shuffled into a glass shop to watch a glassblowing demonstration. This was the first time I'd ever witnessed the glassblowing process and I have to say, it's quite fascinating! When the glassblowers were done working their magic, the most colorful freckled glass cup was placed on a shelf to set. If that cup hadn't have been over 40 euros, I would've snatched it up! Murano glass is NOT CHEAP, y'all! I did manage to find myself a cute 10 euro glass gondolier ornament to commemorate my time there...along with about 6 dozen photos of this quiet little glass making town. While I don't think this island has quite as much charm as Burano, it is worth a short trip, if only to see the handmade glass gifts and glassblowing demonstration.
Up next from our Italian blate...VENICE! Ciao!
omg omg. is this a joke?! i am a so jealous! this looks just amazing and perfect. Can I please come along?
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I love the colours. I miss this. I miss living in Italy. Okay I'm ready to move back. ;)
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Wow so beautiful! Love the colored buildings and deep, sparkly blue water! Amazing. Enjoy the rest of your trip! :)
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Ahhh. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Now I am kicking myself for not going there when I was in Venice.
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ReplyDeleteI love that you got to see them do a glassblowing demonstration! That is so cool!
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Oh my! Your photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness - that glass blowing is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI adore Murano! The first time I visited, it was horrible weather, wet, windy & cold, but all the beautiful glass shops and the colourful architecture sure did cheer me up. It was even better the second time, when it was sunny! Love your photos, they bring back wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. Glass making is so great to watch - amazing how hot they can melt and shape the glass!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I'm bookmarking this page for future reference :)May be i will put plan to visit murano soon i have to visit there i love this place on seeing picture itself..Thanks for sharing it..
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