"SunnyFL" wrote in message
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> Thanks Diana and MLD for the good information.
>
> The hop on hop off tourist bus -- do you buy a pass for that? We're
> staying in the Las Ramblas area.
>
> Also, did you get the vaporetto pass when you arrived in Venice or did
> you purchase it online ahead of time? Thanks for the heads up about
> the Murano factory taxi ride and hard-sell. I hear it's extremely
> expensive to buy anything in Murano.
You buy it at the little booths at the vaporetto stop. Be sure to count the
change you get back. Twice I was short changed. They don't think you will
notice as everyone is in a hurry! But you could tell by the man's face when
my husband questioned him about it and he gave back what he over charged
both times without a word..
As far as Murano, they sell it in all the shops in Venice...I picked up some
small vases and beads (jewelry) instead of going to the factory and be
hustled..I despise high pressure sales and like to take my time to select
what I really like.
Have a wonderful cruise!
--Jean
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