A sunny, warm day in May, a perfect time to stroll through Venezia, along the canals, past the markets, and lunch on a piazza. 

Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal, one of the busiest spots in Venezia.  Watch out for pickpockets and street merchants hawking name-brand knockoff purses, belts, sunglasses, hats, coats, and scarves.    

Street vendors and Venetian beauties along the Grand Canal.

Gondolas waiting for tourists.