.......WALKING THE PLANK ...at the famed St. Mark's Square again.....
The City of Venice does have a solution for those who are stoic enough to brave the wet conditions in this sinking city. It does look like all the pigeons have fled to higher ground, though. And can you imagine how long it must take to see Venice walking these narrow platforms with thousands of tourists??!! These raised platforms are used everywhere there is flooding, from the major piazzas to along the Grand Canal. In dry times they can still be seen stacked in piles, just waiting for the next flood, which is always just around the corner!