We had a hint that the water was high in Venice when we boarded the traghetto to St Mark’s Square from the station.
The choice of footwear set off alarm bells.
Apparently in late autumn it is quite usual for the tides in Venice to be high. St Mark’s square is the lowest place on the island and the first to flood. The Venetians are well prepared and have planks on legs stacked ready to be put in place when needed.
Liz enjoying a big of plank walking.
I’m not sure whether the man in the next photo was prepared or fashioned his lovely boots at the last minute.
I didn’t see them for sale anywhere.
To get lost in Venice with us click here and for some lovely gondolas click here, and for the gorgeous Venetian island of Torcello click here.