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St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Explored by a Tiny Hippo

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Tiny Hippo in Fornt of the Arco Foscari

Join me as I burrow about Doge’s Palace and the Basilica San Marco.

The Tetrarchs and a Tiny Hippo

These ancient fellows like to keep secrets.

Piazzetta San Marco

When visiting the Basilica San Marco be sure to visit the balcony for great photos.

Tiny Hippo Takes a Selfie

I was trying to master the art of the “selfie” while I was in Venice, did I do it right?

Tiny Hippo in Fornt of the Porta della Carta

Here I am in front of the 15th century entrance of Doge’s Palace.

The Giants' Staircase with a Tiny Hippo

This is the Giants’ Staircase, unsurprisingly, there is a swing just for Tiny Hippos stung across the stairs.

Mars and Neptune of the Giants' Staircase

The backsides of Neptune and Mars looking over the Giants’ Staircase, they have no shame!

The Courtyard Between the Basilica and the Palace

The courtyard between the basilica and the palace was lovely in the afternoon light.

Tiny Hippo in Venice

Hope you enjoyed my quick exploration of these treasures of Venice, until next time, toodle-pip!

Tiny Hippo Enjoys the Tastes of Italy

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Tiny Hippo in a Purse

I know that traveling can be overwhelming, but keep faith there is always something grand to look forward to.

Tiny Hippo with Gelato

Like this marvelous gelato I found at La Torinese in Bologna, Italy.

Tiny Hippo with Espresso

After the gelato, I enjoyed a wee cup of espresso. Now I can conquer all my travel adventures!

 

 

Tiny Hippo and Leonardo da Vinci

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There is a great Leonarado da Vinci exhibition happening in Venice, the best part is that you get to play with all of the machines!

Da Vinci Exhibition Venice

The da Vinci exhibition is being held in a church in Venice.

Tiny Hippo Testing da Vinci Tool

This device shows how ball barrings can be used to move Tiny Hippos around with great ease.

Tiny Hippo uses da Vinci Machine

This auto-locking wheel must have been used to lift very heavy cakes.

Tiny Hippo uses Cam Hammer

Leonard da Vinci must have used this machine to crack open nuts when he was feeling peckish.

Da Viinci's Vertical Ornitottero

I am afraid he may have made this flying machine a bit too small for Tiny Hippos to use.

Da Vinci Hang Glider

This glider looks more suited to my kind, I knew old da Vinci wouldn’t let me down!

Tiny Hippo and da Vinci Machine

I just don’t know about this one, the sign says it is a dredger, but it looks more like a cranberry thief.

Da Vinci Gears

After all the excitement of touring so many da Vinci creations I need to unwind for a bit. See you next time!

 

Church of San Zaccaria as Seen by a Small White Terrier

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San Zacharia, Venice

This is the church of San Zaccaria, the facade uses a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance styles, circa 1400s.

White Terrier in Campo San Zaccaria

And this, is my dearest yellow ball, Spiky, circa 2013.

Tiny White Dog in Venice, Italy

My magnificent home is next to San Zaccaria, all the other dogs and doges are jealous.

White Dog in Front of San Zaccaria

My human is a champion thrower of spiky balls.

Happy Small White Dog with Ball

Without fail, I gallantly retrieve Spiky.

White Dog Playing Fetch at San Zaccaria

Spiky and I spend each afternoon in front of my church playing fetch with my human.

Cat in Venice

Cat watches our ritual from the window with great interest.

White Terrier with Yellow Ball

I have my awesome San Zaccaria and my stoic ball, Spiky, what more could any doge want?

Fantastic Cats of Ferrara, Italy

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Ferrara was a city full of fabulous cats.

Orange Cat in Italy

This stunner was enjoying the view from the top of a car.

Black and White Cat in the Sun

A gentleman kitty cat was enjoying a splash of afternoon sun.

Morning Cat in Ferrara, Italy

We found this sleepyhead just waking up in the early morning.

Kitty Cat in Italy

Never has a cat looked so aloof while dozing on top of a car.

Long Haired Cat

While this fellow looked like he was the bad boy of the block he was a charmer who all the locals knew and loved.

Long Haired Tabby Cat

He would strut his stuff down the road…

Cat Looking Fabulous

and the strike a fabulous pose that would make the women swoon.