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Murano: island of glass makers
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  • Written by cheapskate on Feb 18, 2006
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    • This path is pretty beaten actually. Of the 3 islands outside venice.. this is probably the most visited island. Tours come here by throngs.. and everybody else comes here to find a good buy to bring back home. I wanted to get something back too.. But the good quality pieces were so pricey.. so i had to settle with a sub standard piece.. but i still like my buys.. cherries.. a plate and a gondola figurine.

    I bought some other gifts too.. like a wine bottle stopper which was nice.. and small pendants for my gfs.

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    Burano: Colourful houses
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    • This place is like a rainbow island to me. All houses are painted in vibrant colours and no 2 consecutive houses are painted in the same colour.

    This is like the ideal island for some Nippon or Dulux paint advertisement.

    Besides the colourful houses, there are many lace shops because this is where the famour venetian silk comes from. I couldn't locate the lace factories though i think most families make the lace themselves. there is a lace museum.. but i'm not THAT into lace.. so i'll pass with the history of lace....

    With so many lace shops in my face.. how can i not buy anything.. i mean.. i don't even like lace.. and i still landed up buying a toilet roll holder?!?! Geez.. gone-case shopaholic!

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    cleocat Sat Apr 21, 2007 19:15 UTC
     Your Venice tips are very informative and fun to read. thanks.    		victorwkf Sat Apr 14, 2007 13:17 UTC
     Hi wendy, great tips and photos of venice! My wife & I will be going there for 4 days in june 2007 and hopefully it will be enjoyable for us :)
    Vulindlela Tue Apr 10, 2007 05:02 UTC
     Wow, your photos are awesome! Thanks for the great tips also.    		Maurizioago Sat Dec 2, 2006 12:57 UTC
     I have to go back there soon. Ciao!
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