Thursday, May 31, 2012

Photo Blog Entry 2: Glass, Lace and Risotto

Today, we went on an island hopping trip through the islands in the veneto. The cemetery in San Michele was serene and beautiful. The visit to Murano was incredible, the glass pieces they make are some of the most beautiful works of art in the world. Burano is well known for their laces and the brightly coloured homes.
Today, we went on an island hopping trip through the islands in the veneto. The cemetery in San Michele was serene and beautiful. The visit to Murano was incredible, the glass pieces they make are some of the most beautiful works of art in the world. Burano is well known for their laces and the brightly coloured homes.

Venice5.jpg - Burano Island

Venice1.jpg Furnace in Murano (the glassblowers were making a chandelier).

We had an exclusive tour of the glass test laboratory, Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro (SSV).

Venice4.jpg

Venice2.jpg Test laboratory, SSV

Venice6.jpg The best Risotto in the world, the stock used in this dish is made from a type of fish that is too boney and fatty to be eaten by itself. Many famous actors and other notable people from cross the globe visits this restaurant for the Risotto all Romano.

-C.L.