It's always a good idea to be spontaneous!

So, this morning I woke up, went for a run, this time in the sun, came back, showered, and went into town to eat and study for the GREs. After 2-3 hours of studying, drinking my cafè and munching on a muffin, I decided to go to St. Antonio's to pray. It wasn't until shortly after (when I was walking out of church,) that my spontaneous nature settled in. For those of you who know me... YES! I am becoming more spontaneous... Brace yourself!


I was near the Bo' and cafè Pedrochi when I decided to hop a train to Venezia! I actually had no camera and no tour book (it was already 1:30pm and my books and camera were at my apartment on the other side of town,) but I decided to go in anyway to just walk around and try not to get lost again.

Getting lost in Venezia is probably the most scariest thing that has ever happened to me, apart from Thunderstorms and snakes. In all honesty, Venezia would be the perfect place for a horror movie because of the narrow pathways, and uncountable dead-ends. Just don't ever get lost in Venice at night!
 Always bring a map! However, I managed to get lost with the map once. Venice is tricky.. not going to lie.

My day took an interesting turn, when I walked out of the station doors. A different Venice was before my eyes! Yes, the water was still there, but capes, gowns, hats, and masks filled the streets! "Che palle! It is Carnavale! " this was my first thought, but after a few minutes joy ran through my body!
Okay okay... At first I was agitated because nobody would move, and the streets are too narrow. It was like herding cattle! And I was one of the cattle.

 Finally, after loosing the crowds, (and not getting lost, beato me (lucky me)) I made my way into some nicer sections. I even managed to purchase a hat and a mask! However, two young women saw me and burst into laughter! But who cares, they don't know me, and will never ever ever see me again! It was Carnavale and everyone had some type of outfit on.

I will admit that I actually enjoyed Carnavale! I never witnessed it before and it was beautiful! I actually enjoyed myself so much, I want to go back in next weekend when there will be more costumes, and sadly hoards of people!

I am very reluctant that I had this urge to get out of Padova. Despite not having my camera, I saw something different, something I have never seen before, something I have always dreamed of seeing. It's great having such a lovely and majestic city 30 minutes from you! When the weather gets warmer I will be exploring the islands more and maybe going to Lido... the beach! haha