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Giovanna is lost at the end of a laneIt can be tricky to find your way around Venice, as Giovanna discovers on her way to il Ponte di Rialto, Rialto Bridge.
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Giovanna stops a woman who lives on the street. Signora, scusi. Puņ aiutarmi? Dov'č il Ponte di Rialto?
Excuse me. Can you help me? Where is Rialto bridge?

Come?
Sorry?

Il Ponte di Rialto, per favore.
The Rialto bridge, please.
The woman gives directions to Giovanna Prenda la seconda a destra, attraversi il ponte a sinistra e poi sempre dritto.
Take the second on the right, cross the bridge on the left, then carry straight on.

Puņ ripetere?
Can you repeat that?
The woman shows Giovanna on the map Prenda la seconda a destra, attraversi il ponte a sinistra e poi sempre dritto.
Take the second on the right, cross the bridge on the left, then straight on.
The woman warns Giovanna about the high tide Posso accompagnarla?
Can I take you there?
The woman warns Giovanna about the high tide No, grazie, molto gentile.
No, thanks, but it's very kind.

Occhio perņ all'acqua alta!
Watch out for the high tide!

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