Padova

When we arrived in Padova, it was already after dark. We ran into a hotel, found a map of the city and directions to a hostel, and began making our way across the city. We conveniently ran into an English-speaking couple who were going to their home just a few blocks from our stay. The hostel was clear on the other side of Padova, and though with the map I could get us there, it would have taken substantially longer. Because we were moving quickly (and getting a nice tour along the way), we didn't take any pictures that night.

We found our hostel, booked a room, and went to dinner at a nice little place whose name translates to "Up and Down". We spent a laid back evening wandering around the city, getting a little gelato, and just enjoying not having to be places. Eventually though, we turned in for the night.

The next moring, we grabbed a quick (really quick) breakfast from the hostel and dashed our way to the train station, because our train to Venice departed at 8:30. We did manage to snap a few pictures along the way though. Behold, Padova:














And then there was this cool little guy