11 December 2009
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December 2009
Q.How much is a gondola ride in venice?
A.Rates for gondola rides are set by the City Of Venice and start at around 80 euro (about £72) for 40 min. After 7pm, the cost rises to 100 euro.
Q.Why are gondolas in venice black?
A.During the black plague, all gondolas in Venice were painted black as a sign of mourning. Before that they were painted in many different colours.
Q.What type of boat does rosie and jim have
A.Rosie and Jim live on a narrowboat (a common UK canal boat) called Ragdoll. John Cunliffe, who also created Postman Pat, was the narrowboat owner.