<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishMeli hizo zinaitwa shikara, na zina mapambo ya kupendeza na paa la aina ya canoe, ambazo zinafanana na gondola za Venice zilizozunguka ziwa hilo na kubeba abiria.  <response>: They are well serviced by shikaras gaily decorated and roofed canoes somewhat reminiscent of Venetian gondolas plying their way around the lake, ferrying passengers. 