We had a early alarm this morning since we were meeting the Taskers for breakfast at 7am.
Today was a beautiful sunny day. We were off the ship by 7:45 but missed the 8am ferry to Sorrento by minutes so had to wait for the 9:10 ferry. Carleigh and I went back on board the Jade so she could eat since she missed breakfast.
We took the ferry which took 35 minutes to get to Sorrento. Once there we had a bit of a walk uphill with lots of steps to get to the town from the waterfront. At the top the views were wonderful. We lost the Taskers on the way up the hill but found them again in town. Carleigh and I then went our own way planning to meet up again at the train station at 1pm.
Carleigh and I wandered up and down the quaint little streets for a few hours stopping for gelato for lunch (the store showed pictures of sandwiches outside but once inside we were told they didn't have sandwiches so we got the next best thing – gelato!)
We went to the train station a little early and so did the Taskers so we got an earlier train to Pompeii. We arrived there around 1pm. Pompeii is much larger than I thought it was going to be. We walked around until 3 and then took the train back to Naples. We were back on board by 4pm and our first stop was the buffet for something to eat.
We had a quiet evening since our legs and feet were tired from all the walking we did today. Tonight's show was a tribute to Celine Deon which we passed on since neither of us our fans of hers.
Early to bed tonight.
Tomorrow Rome!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Sea Day #2
We both slept in today. The Captain gave his morning announcement at 10am and that woke us up.
I went up for a coffee and sat outside in the sun while Carleigh got ready. We missed breakfast so we had an early lunch.
I wasn't feeling very well today. It may have been something I ate or drank (we did have a bit of wine with dinner last night).
We had a pretty quiet day. Watched some TV and walked around the ship.
Dinner was the buffet again and then we went to see the show in the theater – “Extreme Vegas” which was just ok. When that was over I went to the atrium to watch the entertainment cast sing songs from Broadway.
Tomorrow Naples – Sorrento & Pompeii
I went up for a coffee and sat outside in the sun while Carleigh got ready. We missed breakfast so we had an early lunch.
I wasn't feeling very well today. It may have been something I ate or drank (we did have a bit of wine with dinner last night).
We had a pretty quiet day. Watched some TV and walked around the ship.
Dinner was the buffet again and then we went to see the show in the theater – “Extreme Vegas” which was just ok. When that was over I went to the atrium to watch the entertainment cast sing songs from Broadway.
Tomorrow Naples – Sorrento & Pompeii
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Venice day 2
Today was a little overcast but not raining so I took the ship shuttle ferry to St Marks Square and walked around for a few hours. Much drier than yesterday. The raised walkways were still there but not being used. Bought a few souvenirs and then went back to the ship. On the shuttle on the way back it started to rain again.
We sailed at 2pm.
At 4:30pm we met the Taskers and Lisa and Boyd for Margarita madness. At 5:30 they kicked us out as the bar area becomes the Mexican restaurant. We all went back to our cabin to finish our drinks.
We then all went up to the Italian restaurant for dinner at 6:30. The meal started with antipasto (meat, cheese, tomatoes, olives etc.) then everyone (except Carleigh who only ordered a salad and an entrée and I only ordered the entrée) ordered an appetizer and a first main and an entrée. Some had soup, salad, calzone or chicken Parmesan, pizza and then the entrée. This was way too much food. I had the Tiramisu for dessert and it was wonderful.
After dinner we got a private room and played Wii and sang some karaoke.
Called it a night around 10:30pm
Tomorrow is a sea day
We sailed at 2pm.
At 4:30pm we met the Taskers and Lisa and Boyd for Margarita madness. At 5:30 they kicked us out as the bar area becomes the Mexican restaurant. We all went back to our cabin to finish our drinks.
We then all went up to the Italian restaurant for dinner at 6:30. The meal started with antipasto (meat, cheese, tomatoes, olives etc.) then everyone (except Carleigh who only ordered a salad and an entrée and I only ordered the entrée) ordered an appetizer and a first main and an entrée. Some had soup, salad, calzone or chicken Parmesan, pizza and then the entrée. This was way too much food. I had the Tiramisu for dessert and it was wonderful.
After dinner we got a private room and played Wii and sang some karaoke.
Called it a night around 10:30pm
Tomorrow is a sea day
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Venice
I woke this morning early to watch our sail into Venice. Beautiful!
Then I went and woke Carleigh and we met the Taskers at 10am. Their daughter Rose is in Venice to visit since she is studying in Vienna. We walked from the ship to Pl. Roma. We met Rose there at 10:30. We hoped a vaporetto (ferry) and headed to the island of Murano. Beautiful glass is made on Murano. We walked around a bit and then it started to rain a little so we stopped for a coffee. We then went to a factory and watched them blow glass. We stopped at a little store that was having a closing for the season sale. Carol and I both picked up a few little things. We had planned on going to Burano where they make lace but it was raining heavier by then so we headed to St Marks Square. By the time we got there it was pouring! We walked through the square on raised sidewalks (see photo). We were going to find a place for coffee to warm up but Carleigh and I decided we were too cold and wet so we went back and took the ferry back to Pl. Roma and then grabbed a taxi to the port. We where back on the ship by 3:45pm. Changed into dry clothes and headed up to the buffet for a bite since we hadn't eaten since breakfast. Came back to the cabin to try to get warm and had a little nap. Went to trivia tonight and then another small bite and then back to the cabin. I got a chill today and I am having a hard time getting warm. Hoping for some sun tomorrow but the weather is calling for more rain :(
We are in Venice until 2pm tomorrow.
Venice is amazing but the rain is dreadful!
Wayne you will have to bring me back here when the weather is warmer and dryer :)
Then I went and woke Carleigh and we met the Taskers at 10am. Their daughter Rose is in Venice to visit since she is studying in Vienna. We walked from the ship to Pl. Roma. We met Rose there at 10:30. We hoped a vaporetto (ferry) and headed to the island of Murano. Beautiful glass is made on Murano. We walked around a bit and then it started to rain a little so we stopped for a coffee. We then went to a factory and watched them blow glass. We stopped at a little store that was having a closing for the season sale. Carol and I both picked up a few little things. We had planned on going to Burano where they make lace but it was raining heavier by then so we headed to St Marks Square. By the time we got there it was pouring! We walked through the square on raised sidewalks (see photo). We were going to find a place for coffee to warm up but Carleigh and I decided we were too cold and wet so we went back and took the ferry back to Pl. Roma and then grabbed a taxi to the port. We where back on the ship by 3:45pm. Changed into dry clothes and headed up to the buffet for a bite since we hadn't eaten since breakfast. Came back to the cabin to try to get warm and had a little nap. Went to trivia tonight and then another small bite and then back to the cabin. I got a chill today and I am having a hard time getting warm. Hoping for some sun tomorrow but the weather is calling for more rain :(
We are in Venice until 2pm tomorrow.
Venice is amazing but the rain is dreadful!
Wayne you will have to bring me back here when the weather is warmer and dryer :)
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Dubrovnik
Woke to overcast skies this morning.
Went up for breakfast and met Lisa & Boyd and then Sean & David.
Headed out with them and Carol at 8:30am. We walked to the old city (25 minute walk from the ship). It rained off and on while we walked. The temperature today was 16C. By the time we reached the old city the rain had let up. We stopped at a cafe for coffee and the sun came out for a little while. We started walking around and quickly stopped for some ice cream/gelato which was delicious. Carleigh and I then decided to go our own way. We bought tickets to walk the wall (old Dubrovnik is a walled city) It is a 2km walk around the wall and the views are spectacular! We then walked around the lower part of the city. It is really a lovely place.
Then when we had saw all we wanted to see, we grabbed a cab (10euro) and went back to the ship for lunch.
I went back out later to a store at the pier that sold everything from groceries to washing machines.
Back on board I was able to steal some free internet to upload the photos for today. I wish I could have done more but the netbook does not hold a charge very long. I will try again in Venice.
Tonight we went to the Blue Lagoon for dinner. We then went to the show “Showdown” which is like American Idol.
Then we walked around a bit before heading to the cabin for the night.
Tomorrow Venice!
Went up for breakfast and met Lisa & Boyd and then Sean & David.
Headed out with them and Carol at 8:30am. We walked to the old city (25 minute walk from the ship). It rained off and on while we walked. The temperature today was 16C. By the time we reached the old city the rain had let up. We stopped at a cafe for coffee and the sun came out for a little while. We started walking around and quickly stopped for some ice cream/gelato which was delicious. Carleigh and I then decided to go our own way. We bought tickets to walk the wall (old Dubrovnik is a walled city) It is a 2km walk around the wall and the views are spectacular! We then walked around the lower part of the city. It is really a lovely place.
Then when we had saw all we wanted to see, we grabbed a cab (10euro) and went back to the ship for lunch.
I went back out later to a store at the pier that sold everything from groceries to washing machines.
Back on board I was able to steal some free internet to upload the photos for today. I wish I could have done more but the netbook does not hold a charge very long. I will try again in Venice.
Tonight we went to the Blue Lagoon for dinner. We then went to the show “Showdown” which is like American Idol.
Then we walked around a bit before heading to the cabin for the night.
Tomorrow Venice!
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