What a difference a day makes. If ever that statement was true, it was today.
Yesterday, I walked outside to this. Snow!! Let me tell you this California girl was COLD! (So cold, I started having second thoughts about coming to Venice during this time of year.) I walked through the snowfall to San Marco's Square early in the morning hoping to find a few costumed people to photograph. There was no one but others like me, camera in hand, shivering and sad.
Snow one day in Venice
Today, I walked outside and the sun was shining. Yesterday, I had four layers of clothes, a coat, two scarves (wrapped so tight that one wrong move and I might have hung myself), gloves, and ear muffs. Today, two layers was a little too warm. I even got crazy and left the ear muffs and gloves at home.
Sun the next day
When I got to San Marco at 8:30am, (now my daily morning ritual along with a frittella for breakfast), I was late. Crowds had already formed around the posers in costume. However, we had so many more posers today to photo. This was the Carnival that I remember from four years ago, a party in the square. Some decked out in elaborate costumes and some with only a mask. All of us making merry for the festivities.
Today may have been the most beautiful day I've ever spent in Venice. I'm so glad I came. Like they say, what a difference a day makes.
It seems many of you enjoyed the photos of costumed Carnival-goers as much I enjoyed taking them, so I'ved added some more to this post.
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Frittelle, Hot Chocolate and Costumes - Welcome to Carnival in Venice
Italian Hot Chocolate and Carnevale in Venice
Cicheti and Ombra - Little Tastes of Venice
A Lesson on Venetian Mask Making
Sfogi in Saor - Venetian-Style Sole in Agrodolce Sauce
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I love your photos!!!!!!!!!!! I hoe we can get some more like these ones on Sunday!!! Can't wait! Ciao
Posted by: monica cesarato | March 04, 2011 at 11:17 PM
The photos are amazing!! Oh so beautiful & so elegant! Love them... It's a bright sunny day here too, so hope you've got lots of sunshine in Italy this morning :) We're leaving for Rome in a few hours... at lease we'll be in the same country, lol. Enjoy bella!
Posted by: Tuula | March 05, 2011 at 12:07 AM
These photos are amazing. I am going to join you next year. Have fun in Rome.
Posted by: Esme | March 05, 2011 at 12:00 PM
OOOOO! I have so many costume ideas I can't stand it! What fun!
Posted by: Paula | March 05, 2011 at 12:26 PM
"In my Day" there was a popular song that went like this, "What a difference a day makes---24 little hours---brought the sun and the flowers---where they use to be rain" etc. So glad that the sun came out after a snowy and cold day.
Love the photo's.
Posted by: Jozee | March 05, 2011 at 04:38 PM
These Venice carnevale photos are beautiful and giving me nostalgic feelings.
Posted by: Ciaochowlinda | March 05, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Gorgeous photos against sunny skies! As much as it look pretty in the snow, I love the vibrancy of the colours in the sun.
Posted by: Corinne @ Degustinations | March 07, 2011 at 02:32 AM
Thanks for the comments and compliments all of you!
Tuula - Yes, at least we'll be in the same country. Have a great time in Rome, and I'll be following right behind you.
Paula - I'm thinking of organizing a Carnevale trip for next year....you better start sewing now!
Corinne - I agree with you that I like the colors against the sunny background AND I'm much happier with warmer weather.
Posted by: Kathy | March 08, 2011 at 08:48 AM