Am writing from Venice Friday Evening. The High water (Acqua alta) was here this morning and made Venice even more of a challenge to vavigate in. Walking down a street, only to come to an area under a foot or so of water so you needed to backtrack and try to find an alternative route to wherever you are heading. Hope McGrath doesn,t encounter any deeper water than this, as it does make things a little difficult. It only lasts for a couple hours however. Am getting ready to go out to one last wonderful meal, then back to the states tomorrow AM. Will look forward to getting back to the cat more regularly. See you all soon. jimmyt