Thoughts, impressions, and observations for the World Cruise.

[lovesthebeach2]

We were in Carrera Italy yesterday and docked next to the mountain that’s made of marble. We left late so we were able to faintly see the lights to the entrances were to mine the marble

 

This was the view from our balcony. 

[4js]

I have so enjoyed all of the input from the many people on this cruise. These pictures are absolutely amazing 

[BecAus]

Sorry, not much posting been going on. This leg is very port intensive.

I last posted we were in Malta on Friday June 28th. Saturday saw us in Catania, Sicily - although we had to tender at Siracusa, about 45 - 1 hour south. We took a RCI tour to look at Catania 

 

 

 

Sunday June 30th we were back in Naples. On our side trip a few weeks ago we went to Herculaneum.

Today we joined a private group from the ship and did a tour driving down the Amalfi Coast, stopped for lunch in Sorrento and then Pompeii. Stunning scenery!  It was a little warm at Pompeii unfortunately but still interesting but we glad to get back in the a/c van!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday July 1st we were docked in Civitavecchia, the port for Rome. As we did Rome for 3 days on our side trip we didn’t get off to go into Rome. We did have an excursion to the countryside booked with RCI but it was cancelled due to lack of interest, we were happy to have a rest day! This was the end of a mini leg so there was a changeover of ~ 1200 guests.

Most of the full WC’s had an included excursion here to the Colosseum - I mostly heard it was a good but long day. Sail away was supposed to be 8pm but the last of those guests returned at 8.45pm!  Lucky they were with Royal!

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Tuesday July 2nd we were in Florence - well, the port of Carrara anyway which is about a 1h 45m drive from there!

We did an 11hr tour with a private group from the ship to Florence and Pisa. It was a good day but long and tiring!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday July 3rd was the tender port of Portofino, Italy.

We did a RCI tour to Genova which involved a tender ride from the ship (on a large local ferry), another ferry ride from Portofino across to Santa Margherita and then a coach ride to Genova.

Another very pretty place, all three were.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today, 4th of July - Happy Independence Day! - we are in Ajaccio, Corsica - the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.

 

It’s after 10am so I need to get out of my pj’s now so we can get off and wander around! Looks to be a beautiful day outside again.

 

Enjoy your Independence Day!

[sgmn]

5 hours ago, BecAus said:

Sorry, not much posting been going on. This leg is very port intensive.

I last posted we were in Malta on Friday June 28th. Saturday saw us in Catania, Sicily - although we had to tender at Siracusa, about 45 - 1 hour south. We took a RCI tour to look at Catania 

 

 

 

Sunday June 30th we were back in Naples. On our side trip a few weeks ago we went to Herculaneum.

Today we joined a private group from the ship and did a tour driving down the Amalfi Coast, stopped for lunch in Sorrento and then Pompeii. Stunning scenery!  It was a little warm at Pompeii unfortunately but still interesting but we glad to get back in the a/c van!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday July 1st we were docked in Civitavecchia, the port for Rome. As we did Rome for 3 days on our side trip we didn’t get off to go into Rome. We did have an excursion to the countryside booked with RCI but it was cancelled due to lack of interest, we were happy to have a rest day! This was the end of a mini leg so there was a changeover of ~ 1200 guests.

Most of the full WC’s had an included excursion here to the Colosseum - I mostly heard it was a good but long day. Sail away was supposed to be 8pm but the last of those guests returned at 8.45pm!  Lucky they were with Royal!

_______________________________
 

Tuesday July 2nd we were in Florence - well, the port of Carrara anyway which is about a 1h 45m drive from there!

We did an 11hr tour with a private group from the ship to Florence and Pisa. It was a good day but long and tiring!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday July 3rd was the tender port of Portofino, Italy.

We did a RCI tour to Genova which involved a tender ride from the ship (on a large local ferry), another ferry ride from Portofino across to Santa Margherita and then a coach ride to Genova.

Another very pretty place, all three were.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today, 4th of July - Happy Independence Day! - we are in Ajaccio, Corsica - the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.

 

It’s after 10am so I need to get out of my pj’s now so we can get off and wander around! Looks to be a beautiful day outside again.

 

Enjoy your Independence Day!

Thanks as always BecAus, looks like you've had a very busy few days visiting some great ports and cities.

I think the next segment has just three sea days in the 16 day segment.

 

[BecAus]

Thursday July 4th

Ajaccio, Corsica - birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte 

We were docked right in the centre of town 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BecAus]

Friday July 5th

Tendered at the Port of Cannes - large local ferries used to tender to shore

We took a RCI excursion to Monaco and Monte Carlo - traffic was terrible so it was a VERY long journey to get there (over 2hrs) likely our only chance to ever get there so it was good to go see it.

We arrived back to port ~ 1.5 hrs late though at 6.30pm - last tender scheduled for 7pm.

 

 

On the drive to Monaco - through Nice

 

The gardens on Rock of Monaco

 

Lots of references to Grace Kelly around 

 

The church where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier were married and later laid to rest

 

 

 

 

 

This lady was doing a photo shoot with her cat in front of the Palace - the pram in front is for the cat! They were visiting from Italy

 

The view looking from the Palace Square on Rock of Monaco across to Monte Carlo

 

The Palace

 

 

 

Statue of Princess Grace in the gardens 

 

The Opera House behind the Casino in Monte Carlo

 

Monte Carlo Casino outside and inside the foyer

 

 

 

[Ocean Boy]

@BecAusThanks for keeping this going!

 

@island lady when do you reboard?

[island lady]

36 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

 

 

@island lady when do you reboard?

 

In Barcelona on the 10th.  But I won't be posting.  Just following along, as I have been...sorry.  

 

Made that decision when I was shot down by several posters due to my attempt at trying to keep the posts on topic.  

[Ocean Boy]

43 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

In Barcelona on the 10th.  But I won't be posting.  Just following along, as I have been...sorry.  

 

Made that decision when I was shot down by several posters due to my attempt at trying to keep the posts on topic.  

Thanks. Sorry you won't be posting but I understand, and respect, your position.