It's hard to say how many islands are found in la Laguna Veneta, because even the main island of Venice is made up of numerous smaller islands connected by bridges. Three islands, in particular, are commonly grouped into guided day trips: Burano, Murano, and Torcello. Craving the leisurely nature of independent travel, we decided to tackle Burano and Murano on our own with a loose itinerary, spending most of the day wandering down cobblestoned streets, letting our shoes get licked by salty lagoon water, and capturing as many photos of the pastel fisherman's houses as we could.
Venice's buildings are elaborately decorated and romantically moody, but just one hour away, Burano's are simple, spirited, and cheerful. Legend says that the homes were painted in bright colors so the fishermen could find their way back through dense fog. Incredibly, to this day, they are repainted every two years according to a color system regulated by the local government that was implemented since the village was founded. It's amazing how differently communities live from place to place.
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