Wednesday, November 14, 2012

A dip in Piazza San Marco

photos from National Geographic

We all know Venice is sinking... and this month the aqua alta in la serenesima , a city that I have visited often and is near and dear to my heart, is really high- like 5 feet deep. So what to do when there's a flood in Piazza San Marco?... just go for a swim! Flooding is common in Venice this time of year and last week's  high tide marked the sixth-highest level since 1872, according to the ANSA news agency. Read more about the flooding flooding January of this year here. Now, where's that chappy with the drinks? 


Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/2012/11/11/2515985/wind-whipped-rains-lift-venice.html#.UKfZB6XdtEI#storylink=cpy


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