"O Sole Mio..."

Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole,
n'aria serena doppo na tempesta!
Pe' ll'aria fresca pare gia' na festa...
Che bella cosa na jurnata 'e sole.

Ma n'atu sole
cchiu' bello, oi ne'.
'o sole mio
sta 'nfronte a te!
'o sole, 'o sole mio
sta 'nfronte a te!
sta 'nfronte a te!

Sure, we're 6100 miles from Venice, but if you've spent any time near the water these summer evenings, you've likely had a chance to see a gondola coast by. There's just something about the way they are crafted, and the way they glide through the water, that instantly transports a part of you somewhere else. Throw in an Italian song crooned by a gondolier, and you can almost see St. Mark's Square.

Long Beach/Naples doesn't hold the monopoly on gondola rides any more. Last fall, Sunset Gondola began operations right here in Huntington Harbour. I think it's a fantastic addition to our area. I just discovered that they have a website. And that discovery turns out to be timely: this coming Tuesday, July 17th they are hosting their first annual "La Festa della Gondola", with rides, food and wine. Sounds like a neat event.

Whether you have out-of-town guests, or just want to have your own little getaway, keep Sunset Gondolas in mind. We're lucky to have them here.