Just about the time Hurricane Sandy was wreaking havoc on the United States’ east coast, heavy rains and high tides brought some of the worst flooding to Venice, Italy in years — almost 5 feet of water. Because the “acqua alta”, or high water, is a common yearly occurrance in Venice — and because Venice is essentially a rather temperate floating city as it is — sensualist Venetians have improvised numerous many pleasurable strategies for dealing with it. Imagine being able to swim in the Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square)…or just hang out, “taking the waters”…
…A stop at a cafe is essential, no matter what…
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…We admire their makeshift solutions like these raised pathways…
…and these curiously-stylish improvised purple garbage bag “boots”…
If only Sandy could have been that much fun.
Check out more pictures at The Atlantic.
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