This is Venice. Venice is built on several islands in the sea. There are not many streets in Venice, but there are lot of canals. Ships come to Venice from all over the world
The boy in the picture is Marco polo, and he lived in Venice a long time ago. When he was six years old his father said to him, “Marco, I am going away” “Where are you going, Father?” Asked Marco. “I am going to Asia with your uncle and we shall be away for a long time.” His father replied. “You must be a good boy, and help your mother” macro’s father and uncle were merchants. They bought this from Asia and sold them in venice.They were both rich.
Marco was very lonely after his father had gone away. His mother died, and he went to live with an aunt.
He often went out in the morning and watched the ship coming in. Several years passed, but his father and uncle did not return.
Marco’s father and uncle had gone to China, A county in Asia, and they met the Emperor, Kublai Khan.
Kublai Khan liked these strange men from Venice, and he asked them many questions. When they left China, Kublai khan said, “You must come back again.” He gave them a golden tablet to help them on the dangerous journey home. When they showed this tablet in towns and villages, people gave them food and horses. “You have the Emperor’s tablet.” They said. “We will help you on your journey.” Marco was now fifteen years old. One day a ship came into the harbor. Marco’s father and uncle were on the ship, and Marco to meet them.