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            "content_html": "<p>A grill:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2785.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">1<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A number:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2845.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">2<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A gondolier explains the French women that they will be fine:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2971.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">3<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>But first things first.<\/p>\n<p>Venice is located on an island connected by a bridge. The bridge leads to a small parking lot at Pizzale Roma. From there, you get around Venice by foot. If you travel by car, there’s no point staying in Venice itself: carrying bags from the car to the hotel is no fun.<\/p>\n<p>On the land there is a town called Mestre which is officially a district of Venice.<\/p>\n<p>It takes a 15-minute bus ride to get to Venice:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2719.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Venice\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">4<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Cool: venetian buses have no numbers. They just have a large display with the destination:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF3181.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Mirano\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">5<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A tram stop:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2725.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Tram stop\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">6<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A tram arrives in Venice:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2747.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A tram arrives in Venice\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">7<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The trams use one rail and have rubber wheels on the sides.<\/p>\n<p>The new tourists look for two places: Rialto bridge and San Marco square. Italian signage points in two directions at once:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2592.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"The new tourists look for two places\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">8<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Puzzled tourists ask for advice in numerous shops. Tired shopkeers put more signage:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2823.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">9<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2949.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">10<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The author of this one instists that both directions are valid, and explains for the stupid:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF3032.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Directions\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">11<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>One arrow per direction here, but the text still tries to confuse you:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF3035.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Directions\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">12<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>More signage:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2587.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"More signage\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">13<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A well:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF3081.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Well\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">14<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A warning:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2969.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Warning\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">15<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Spaghetti and lasagna:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2901.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Spaghetti and lasagna\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">16<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Other photos:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2987.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Venice\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">17<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2801.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Venice\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">18<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2993.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Venice\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">19<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF3115.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Venice\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">20<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2536.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Venice\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">21<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF2803.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Venice\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">22<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"e2-text-picture\">\n  <img src=\"https:\/\/ilyabirman.net\/meanwhile\/pictures\/venice-DSCF3008.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Venice\" \/>\n  <figcaption class=\"e2-text-caption\">23<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"historical\">The note was moved from the “World” section on September 10th, 2026<\/p>\n",
            "summary": "A grill",
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