Murano, another island just a short ride away from Venice, is famous for its glass blowing. We’re admirers, though we have no desire to own one these pricey pieces. But we couldn’t resist the urge to go visit a glass blowing plant while on the island.

A glass birdbath

It was fascinating to watch the craftsmen working with the glass, and we watched demos of them making both a glass bowl and a glass horse figurine. Then it was into the labyrinth of the shop.

There weren’t prices, so I knew better than to do anything other than admire from a distance. I watched a salesman work an American couple: A decanter and six glasses would only cost them 1,200 euro (shipping included). Time to move on!