Virtual Venice

With Google's Street View Trekker technology, we can now see Venice finally! Electronic maps of all kinds have never worked right in Venice.  It was so unhandy when I taught an 8-day watercolor workshop in Venice this October. I'm so happy it's finally about to get easier to check things out online!

Click HERE for Google's blog post and announcement.

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Google Street View hits Venice!

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At the end of July, lovers of Venice will be able to "see it" virtually, thanks to the dynamics of Google!  They have sent out their crew with 33 lb cameras strapped to their backs...they walk the canals and side streets of Venice, capturing images for Google Street View.  Google usually sends out cars with the camera strapped to it, but that's obviously impossible to do in Venice!  Can't wait for the next 2 weeks to hurry by!

You may read more about this HERE.