Pope takes a Venice gondola ride
For Pope Benedict XVI, the best way to travel was by water after holding an open-air mass attended by more than 300,000 people in Venice, Italy.
Benedict glided across the mouth of the Grand Canal in a gondola styled for Venice's ancient rulers. The vessel was piloted by four gondolieri in white outfits and golden sashes. The short passage was watched by thousands lining the canals.
