From Venice to Switzerland

Yesterday brought us to our last Italy stop- Venice! I now understand why cities are not designed with canals as roadways because while they may be stunning it is an absolute complete waste of time. Our drive from Florence was 3 hours and by the time we arrived at our hotel in Venice it had taken us 6 hours. It took a car, boat, and walking to get us there but in the end well worth it. Venice is possibly one of the most picturesque cities and offers a photo at ever turn and canal but essentially felt like an abandoned city with beautiful architecture and delicious food aka Disneyland for adults. This morning we left after breakfast wanting to leave before the rain came because canals that are filled with ninety percent of the cities waste is not what you want to be stepping in when they overflow. After retrieving our 8 pieces of luggage (that's right 8 for 3 people) we piled in the car and hit the road for Switzerland! Over the course of our 6 1/2 hour drive we were able to see beautiful little towns, scenic mountain ranges, and pass through breath taking tunnels. For lunch we stopped near Milan at the best restaurant  I have been to in an of Italy. Kind of looking like a hole in the wall from the outside I didn't expect much but don't judge a restaurant by curb appeal because this place had divine burrata, handmade pasta where I say the lady making it in the front and placed freshly in my bowl with pesto the next minute, fresh olive oil, and the most delicious tiramisu- heaven in a meal. This evening we made it to Lake Geneva and are staying with some family in their house right by the lake which has just been a ball. The house is gorgeous, Switzerland absolutely stunning, and the company wonderful. The only dreary aspect is I'm back to having to use my nonexistent French and the weathers a tad rainy- but that almost just adds to the atmosphere.