Italy - Days 3

On Day 3 we decided to go to the beach for the day.  We had heard that Lido beach would be a great place to go. We boarded our little water bus/Vaporetto and headed that way.  It is a long ride to Lido, but worth the visit, if you like beaches.  

To find the beach, you get off the water bus you head up the Gran Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta, which ends at the Piazzale Bucintoro.  This is where the free public beach is and it is marked by a large steel structure across the street.  It should be noted that you will be approached by people trying to sell things on the beach.  It is illegal for them to do this, but it happens.  Don't forget to get another Gelato, like we did, for your hot walk to the beach.  

The girls and Jeff played in the water and created their first mermaid in the sand.  While in the water they could feel little stings on their ankles and felt for certain that there may be little jelly fish in the water stinging them but weren't certain.   This definitely didn't stop them from getting in the water, however as it was yet another really hot day in Italy and the water was refreshing.   While walking along the shore they did find a jelly fish that had been washed ashore but did not feel like this was the same type that may have been stinging them. 

On the way back we stopped at one of the local restaurants for supper.  Because we sat down you have to pay a Caperto charge to sit at the table and eat with waiter service, but it was nice to sit and relax.  The food was once again amazing!  We, of course, had to have more Gelato on the way back to the water bus.

Things we learned:

1. Take water to drink with you and buy more - it is important to stay hydrated here.  
2. If you buy food at the window, don't sit at tables, these tables are for waiter service only and you are charged a Caperto fee to sit there.  
3. Have Spritz - they are lovely!!!  Really lovely. 
4. Eat pizza - and then eat more pizza.
5. Don't try the green slushies - they are disgusting - I love mint, but it was like having a mouthwash slushie - gross.
6. Go Lido and relax a day if your itinerary allows it.  
7. Gelato is like alcohol for 12 and 15-year-olds.