Probably more fun to watch than to ride . . .
https://www.npr.org/2021/09/20/1038931060/violin-boat-venice-grand-canal-artist-italy-pandemic
Posted by
WA State
3961 posts
Thanks Lola! What an awesome sight. Especially enjoyed my favorite Vivaldi music. The theme of hope was so inspiring.
Posted by
North Carolina
2496 posts
Wow! I love the fantasy that it becomes a permanent form of Venetian transportation, but passengers have to show up carrying a stringed instrument and prepared to play Vivaldi in order to board.
Posted by
OP
Seattle, WA
17436 posts
They also must be barefoot!
Posted by
North Carolina
2496 posts
For sure! Wouldn’t want to ruin the varnish.
Posted by
Olympia, WA, USA
6713 posts
Must be very hard to play a violin on a moving boat, hats off to them! Watch out for that vaporetto wake!
Posted by
franktown, colorado
2252 posts
That’s amazing. How lucky were those who were already on the water and able to get up close and personal with the musicians? It looks like it’s just floating. Not only do I barely play any musical instruments but my inability to balance well sure wouldn’t stand me in good stead on such a “boat”! I am in awe.