Wednesday, December 8, 2010

abc wednesday - U is for "under water"




In all the years I've been going to Venice, my recent visit was the first time
I've encountered aqua alta.  The sirens sounded, the passarelle (those
not-quite-wide-enough walkways) were up, Piazza San Marco was
inundated every day, and the poor pups were totally flummoxed.

 [You can see more "U" posts here.]
Posted by Alexa at 00:01
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12 comments:

  1. PatDecember 8, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    Gosh, this would be hard to live with, even occasionally. Serbia is having lots of flooding now, but nothing here in town.

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  2. dianasfaria.comDecember 8, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    I always wondered if this ever happened in Venice but was too lazy to investigate.
    I hope it didn't impede your trip Alexa.

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  3. Shell SherreeDecember 8, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    Hee, the stance on that sweet little puppy dog speaks a thousand words.

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  4. Roger Owen GreenDecember 8, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    There's water, mthen there's WATER, I guess. The weather worldwide is wacky.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  5. Su-sieee! MacDecember 8, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    I am amazed that Venice has managed to exist after so many centuries of continual flooding. Cool photos.

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  6. Jay at The Depp EffectDecember 8, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    We encountered aqua alta on our trip earlier this year! I didn't see any of those walkways, but Piazza San Marco was flooded for the last two nights of our stay. Pity, because we were really looking forward to finishing our trip with one of those glorious hot chocolates, listening to beautiful music. Instead, we stood with a crowd of people who couldn't get back to their hotel, and marvelled at the reflections in the water!

    On behalf of the team, thanks for taking part in ABC Wednesday this week! :)

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  7. Tumblewords:December 8, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Amazing. Under water isn't always a good thing. The photos are wonderful, however! :)

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  8. JamesDecember 8, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Even with flooding Venice looks wonderful. I want to go!!!

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  9. WandaDecember 9, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Wonderful photos, and reflections. Cute doggy too.

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  10. PierreDecember 9, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Four excellent pics and one great montage!

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  11. NankaDecember 9, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    That was very interesting underwater!!

    Must say we get waterlogged for days, in our region too, during the monsoons. My "U" this time is also underwater but of a different kind!!

    Have a great day!!

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  12. Giuditta (Jude)December 14, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Alexa, Thanks for the beautiful photos. Did you find and buy the policewoman's high boots you mentioned on Pierre's blog? I saw acqua alta in October several days and was trapped in my flat for a few hours one morning.

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