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The Innocents Abroad, one of Mark Twain’s bestselling books, contains the author’s description of the Venetian Gondola as a “free and graceful” serpent. He traveled Venice a hundred years ago. He humorously chronicled Venice in the book, describing the curiosity of urban life with gondolas and gondoliers.
Being a fan of Twain, I knocked some more ambition into my travel dreams: “Louis Habash you have to explore Venice and Gondola!”
So I did, and the result? It was magical!
Although it can be quite costly, taking a gondola ride through the canals of Venice can be very romantic and interesting.
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For this particular trip, I decided on a private tour at around 4 p.m. to catch the mindblowing sunset. I was alone but a typical Gondola can seat between two and four people—perfect for just you and your special someone, or a small family.
By definition, a gondola is a flat boat fashioned out of wood. It is typically about 11-12 meters long and is hand-built in special workshops, a few of which are still around today. According to historians, the earliest recorded use of gondolas in Venice is in 1094.
Gondolas stand out for the experience they give to the travelers. As my gondolier was serenading me (yes, they sing!), the view around the canals loomed over and past me in a calm ambience of mystery.
Gondolas are easy rides, especially with gondoliers who amble along, entertaining passengers with their humorous spiels and stories.
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Louis Habash is a freelance travel writer and photographer. To know more about his travels and adventures, follow him on Twitter.
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