Photo of the Week – Jan 12, 2015

Island of Burano, Italy

Situated a short boat ride from Venice, the island of Burano is famous for its lace – and its colored houses.  The story goes that the houses are painted so brightly and so varied in order for the men-folk to find their way home after imbibing a little too much! 🙂

Taken in May, 2010.  From the Across the Pond Collection.