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Water Level

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Polly Coles discusses the boat-loving residents of Venice.

Polly Coles discusses the boat-loving residents of Venice who row their sandolos and other craft far into the lagoon to escape the visitors.

Writer Polly Coles reads Water Level, the last of her essays about some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st century Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In this edition, Polly explores the real Venice lived at water level by its boat-loving residents who row their sandolos and other craft far into the lagoon to escape the visitors.

Written and performed by Polly Coles
Producer: Melanie Harris Sparklab Productions.

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Exploring how Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice

Writer Polly Coles explores some of the ways in which Venetians and others have adapted to live in 21st-century Venice.

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