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professional photographer Eleanor S. Morris

Mustangs, Movies, Boy Scouts, and Gondolas
by Eleanor S. Morris


The town of Irving, sandwiched between Dallas and Fort Worth in North Texas, has an exciting amount of attractions all its own. As a unique introduction to the town, the famous Mustang sculpture, of nine bronze mustangs galloping across a prairie stream, fills the plaza of Williams Square. The Mustang Sculpture Exhibit in the West Tower of the square offers an informative film about the creation of the signature sculpture.

GONDOLAS

Ah, the Gondolas of Irving! One of the world's most enduring romantic symbols have a home on the Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn in the heart of Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. Gondola Adventures offer romance any day of the year, one of the best unforgettably romantic experiences this side of Venice.

Gondola cruises are perfect for romantic occasions, marriage proposals, intimate weddings, birthdays, anniversaries--and even business lunches, according to Gondola Adventures. Venetian gondolas have quite a history. Irving's gondola is one of approximately 400 remaining in the world; at the height of Venetian civilization there were more than 10,000 gondolas.

According to Venetian legend, gondolas were created when a crescent moon tumbled from a starlit sky to shelter a pair of lovers. Controlled by a single oarsman, with a single 12- 13 foot long oar, only 20 feet of the length of the boat is at or below the water line.

Irving's gondola was constructed in Venice about five years ago. All gondola's are black and of similar shape, size and ornamentation, due to an official decree from the Republic of Venice in 1633.

Tradition dictates that couple "kiss under every bridge" and with 12 bridges interspersed throughout the waterway, the Mandalay Canals offer a substantial amount of kissing opportunities.

To make a truly romantic occasion of it, book a Rendezvous For Two Package at the Omni Mandalay Hotel. The luxurious hotel is located in Las Colinas Center on Mandalay Canal, with beautiful grounds along Lake Caroline. One of the packages offers deluxe accommodations, with Chocolate dipped strawberries and Champagne upon arrival, a full breakfast for two in Trevi Restaurant, with casual Mediterranean dining alongside the lake, or room service, if preferred. Also, turndown service with a red rose, and late 5pm check-out.

A second choice includes room accommodations, a three-course dinner for two, Champagne delivered to the room (time specified by guest), chocolate covered strawberries and a long stem rose at turndown. This option offers a complimentary late check-out of 3pm.

For More Information

  • Gondola Adventures, Inc. 357 Westfork St. Irving, Texas 75039. www.gondola.com.
  • Omni Mandalay Hotel, 221 East Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, Texas 75039. www.omnihotels.com.

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