Present simple or present continuous i (write) to you from italy. i (be) on holiday with some friends. we (stay) at a beautiful hotel in venice. the sun usually (shine) brightly all day at this time of year, but it (rain) at the moment my friends and i (be) never bored. there are so many things to do here and we (try)hard not to miss anything. we (have) a snack right now, and we (wait) for the rain to stop. everyone (have) a great time.