Venetian Elegance

On my way to the Mercato di Rialto one morning, I wandered through Venice’s maze of
streets, following the faint aroma of fresh bread and the chatter of vendors setting up
their stalls. The city was just waking — shutters opening, footsteps echoing across
stone bridges, and the gentle rhythm of the water lapping at the canal walls.
I paused on my walk, drawn to the elegance of the gondolas gliding across the canal.

Their black hulls and graceful curves contrasted beautifully with the sunlit facades rising
above the water. Gondoliers stood tall, steering with ease, their oars slicing quietly into
the green-blue current. It was a fleeting moment of calm and refinement, Venice at its
most timeless — the kind of scene that reminds you why this city has captivated
travelers for centuries