Thousands line the canals of Venice as the Pope takes a gondola ride

By DAILY MAIL REPORTERPope on a boat: Benedict XVI sits in a gondola in the Grand Canal during his visit to Venice It is an essential part of any visit to the Italian city of Venice, a ride on a gondola along the famous canals. And 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.The mass was the spiritual highlight of