A Morning in Burano

Sezane blouse (similar)
Mavi jeans (c/o)
H&M heels
Celine bag
Rayban sunglasses
Keltie Leanne Designs ring (c/o)
The Peachbox bracelet (c/o)

Just in case anyone wanted proof that I don’t dislike colour, these photos from Burano should be it. (I think many people wear colours beautifully; I love red doors on white houses and bright tulips. Just not for myself.) You might remember that we didn’t love Venice as much as we expected we would. And so, despite the fact that I am petrified of boats, I was glad to board the early morning vaporetto towards Burano and Mazzorbo, two of the islands in the Venetian lagoon.

To be honest, we might not have visited Burano had it not been for our lunch date on Mazzorbo. As a chef, Ian loves to try the best of local cuisine, so we had made a reservation at Venissa months in advance. That lunch proved to be the best meal we had during our time in Venice, but beyond that, it was such a welcome change to escape the chaotic bustle of the city for a day. Burano is certainly a tourist hub, too, but if you arrive early, you might be lucky enough to have the colourful streets almost to yourself for a few minutes before the crowds arrive! Even when visitors do arrive for the day, the ambience in Burano is much more relaxed than Venice. We had a really lovely morning there, just wandering around and taking it all in.

I fell in love with Italy on my first visit years ago. Aside from Venice, I’ve never been anywhere in the country that I didn’t adore. That includes Burano and its neighbour, Mazzorbo. The two islands are connected by the most charming little bridge. If we ever visit again, I would love to stay on Mazzorbo, in the Venissa hotel. But there are so many Italian destinations we still have to visit. (Verona, Florence, Bologna, the Amalfi Coast and Milan all come to mind, among others.) Given that, it’s hard to say when our return to Burano might be. But I’m always hopeful…!

We’ve spent this weekend unpacking boxes and boxes (and boxes) in our new apartment. There’s still so much work to do, but before we continue, we’re off to Riding Mountain National Park for a few days of family fun – I would say relaxation, but let’s face it, family fun and relaxation don’t really go hand in hand. (Sorry mom, but you know it’s true.) What are your plans for this week?