Greetings from Europe! (pt.6)

There isn’t too much going on in my life right now, just classes, homework, and clubs. It’s not too hectic since I’m slacking and only taking 12 credits this semester, but my procrastination habits are bringing me down.
And now continuing with Europe…

Day 5: Venice, Italy

My second day in Venice involved barely any walking since my dad and my brother insisted on taking the city bus…or should i say boat. :) Boat rides are super relaxing with the waves crashing and the sun shining down. If only NJ Transit incorporated boats into their modes of transportation.The gondolas in Venice were absolutely gorgeous; I swear you could get married in one. There’s dark red and gold cushions and tassles and it’s just amazing. I don’t think I’d ever ride in one though since the prices are ridiculously high.

My mom was being really cute that day when I asked her to take my pictures for this blog. She saw a random alley way and told me to walk so she could get some shots. I think she was more into it than I was. :)
(If only I had a boat like the one above…)
We revisited St. Mark’s Square in the day time. It’s still very romantic but more lively (and obviously brighter). My mom went camera happy here too while the male members of the family stood around waiting. :P
I finally noticed that their street lamps were pink! How gorgeous is that?
Until next time! :)

– Jen

(dolman shirt delia*s, gray tank american apparel, jeans delia*s, sandals unionbay, bag liz clairborne, belt italian leather market)

Greetings from Europe! (pt.5)

so it’s been about two weeks at college and it’s a lot different than last year. i’ve met a bunch of the freshmen on the floor and the ones i’ve met so far are awesome. i have to admit it’s nice being a sophomore instead of a freshman ;)

i’m currently taking a honors seminar called Physics and Photography and I had to buy a manual camera (Promaster) that i’m still figuring out how to use. On Sunday I have to develop my own negatives and I’m pretty damn scared. Especially loading the film from the camera into the light tight canister in pitch black darkness. wish me luck! :)

Now to continue on with my Europe Trip (I still have so many more outfits to go!)

Day 4 (Night): Venice, Italy

The second part of my fourth day was spent in Venice. We got there in the evening and the sun was setting. Our hotel room had a view of the grand canal and it was just absolutely breathtaking.

view from my hotel room

Out of all the cities I went to in Europe, Venice was definitely my favorite. Venice was even more gorgeous during the night time. St. Mark’s square was full of gondolas, soft lighting, live classical music, and couples walking hand in hand and stealing kisses from one another. Even my brother had to admit that Venice was one of the most romantic places on earth. :)

st. mark's square

(not wearing any make-up, way too tired that night)
the shot above isn’t that amazing since i was in a hurry to get the father with his child dancing to the live music. :)

looking gross on the rialto bridge :)

and i’ll end with a picture of the grand canal from the rialto bridge. why are night pictures so difficult to take? practice makes perfect i guess.
until next time, jen

(beige sweater zara, belt italy, ruffle skirt f21, necklace vatican museum, sandals unionbay)