Today was a good day. We started with espresso and cappuccino at a nearby cafe, grabbed a light breakfast, and then made our way to Piazza San Marco to meet up with our walking tour. Just stepping into the square kind of stopped me in my tracks.

Back in university I took a class on Venetian Art, so I had seen the photos and studied the architecture. But seeing the Doge’s Palace in person was a completely different thing. It was one of those moments where you realize no photo really does it justice.

The guided tour took us through the palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. The artwork inside the palace was stunning. I could have spent hours just staring at the ceilings.

After the tour we grabbed a drink at one of the cafes right on the square. Yes, it was expensive. Yes, it was worth every euro. Hey, you pay for the view and the ambience! We walked to lunch at Antiche Carampane after that, which was really delicious. The seafood carpaccio was excellent. Definitely recommended.

A little stroll, a rest back at the hotel, and then out again for tiramisu. We then decided to hop on one of the classic gondolas, and went for a sunset cruise. It was awesome! Then small canals were so peaceful and quiet. And then we made our way onto the Grand Canal to finish the outing. Amazing!

One the way back to the hotel, we stopped at a restaurant for some seafood and pizza. Super-delicious. Venice, you did not disappoint today!

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Pizza, pasta, and green salad for dinner tonight. You really can’t go wrong with that combination. A classic is a classic!

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We made a couple of pizzas tonight, and this one was a classic pepperoni and onions combo. It is a family favorite and always disappears fast. Simple, familiar, and so good every time.

What are your go to pizza toppings?

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Tonight we enjoyed a delicious homemade pizza from Mariko, topped with pepperoni, onions, and anchovies. It’s one of our ultimate comfort foods and always hits the spot!

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Tonight Mariko treated us to a three–pizza feast. I requested tuna, corn, and mayo, Bay went for pepperoni with honey and basil, and Koa asked for arugula with prosciutto. Each one came out perfectly, and of course they were all delicious!

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Ah, pizza nights are always good! Tonights was sausage, onion, and basil on a wheat crust.

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Gosh, I love freshly-baked pizza so much!

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We hosted a pizza party with friends tonight and made a total of eight delicious pies. My favorite was the green onion pizza — so tasty! I probably gained about 5 pounds today. &#128513

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I feel like my blog is becoming a food blog! Or at least just snapshots of what we eat. 😀 Which is fine because we love food.

Anyways, here’s a delicious arugula, prosciutto, and quattro formaggi pizza. A family favorite!

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The squid ink pasta was so good!

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