One of the many joys of life is taking a long flight from Anchorage, Alaska in the middle of a long winter and then find yourself cruising on the Grand Canal in Venice on the back of a Vaporetti, just soaking in culture and hopefully some sun. The Vaporetti are the water buses that wind their way through the Venetian lagoon. Riding these boats is a fascinating experience alternating between watching people, grand palaces, and incredible - ah, to be alive and wondering aimlessly through Venice!