Venice - pretty as a postcard

Venice - pretty as a postcard
Originally uploaded by gelikerk.

This is not a postcard I bought at San Marco Square. I took this shot when we were approaching this enchanting Italian island.

I wonder how many thousands, if not millions of visitors to this intoxicatingly beautiful island have taken a shot like this.

The day was perfect -- not a cloud in the sky! The group and I arrived via private boat. We didn't have to squeeze in with others. We enjoyed views of elegant villas and churches as we chugged towards San Marco Square.

The local guide met us on arrival and treated us to wonderful and amusing information. I like making things as efficient as possible. This way, you are treated like royalty (well, almost as good as royalty and minus the sky-high pricetag).