"The pigeon is, if not actually sacred, at least highly respected in Venice." Jan Morris

While I'm not sure if it holds true today, as there were a lot less in the Piaza than when I was there in the 90s, this bird seemed keen to join me in at sunset, and the lid on the nuts seems to imply he's a regular.

My friend had given me some Euro for Xmas so I could have a cocktail on our trip - I'd decided on the Danieli but alas Four Seasons has taken over and were doing renovations, so our roof top bar at Palazzo Cannova fit the bill. My husband was joining me in a while, so the bird felt no qualms about approaching me. 

As the sun went down, other tables populated and the pigeon tried his luck elsewhere.

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Palazzo Canova Roof Terrace Bar