Costa Romantica Cruise
5 nights on board
12.07.2011
26 °C
Had a great relaxing time on the Italian Cruise ship. The Italians sure know how to enjoy themselves, they were into all of the onboard activities. Very noisy lot and have no idea how lifts operate - always going in the lift that is taking them in the opposite direction in which they want to go.
Mitchell had a ball playing ping pong for most of the trip and made lots of Italian friends that way. He didn't even get off the boat at the first two ports, prefering to stay onboard and continue his tabletennis.
Steve and I had a relaxing stroll in Messina, Sicily. Not much shopping to do as we arrived during siesta time and most of the shops were closed. But we did manage to get a pair of red jeans for Mitch from Zara which he was very pleased about.
Dan accompanied us to Izmir, Turkey where Steve negotiated a "TAKSI" drive to take us to one of the local Bazaars. Everywhere we walked we were inundated by friendly Turks wanting to show us their Uncles leather shop or their brothers menswear store. Daniel couldn't wait to get the hell out of there but Steve really enjoyed the experience. We did manage to buy a few souveniers including a chess set and some colourful bowls.
Yesterday we enjoyed Santorini and Mykonos. Santorini was everybodies pick. We took the cable car (the donkeys were too smelly!) up to the top to the main village and enjoyed wandering through the little cobblestoned streets and white buildings. Again lots of shops and very touristy but we had a couple of drinks breaks sitting in a open air cafe right on the edge of the cliff overlooking the beautiful blue of the Mediteranean.
Dan was itching to get into the water and brought his snorkel set. We found a spot down from where the tenders were to pick us up and take us back to the boat and he really enjoyed paddling around in the clear blue water, Steve even jumped in for a quick dip.
Mykonos was similar but it got a little windy but back on the boat we enjoyed a meal on the back deck and watched the twinkling lights of the town as dusk turned into night.
Mitch was disappointed to find that the boat didn't have a show that evening as most of the guests were still visiting the island, he really enjoyed each nights entertainment. So Steve and Dan gave a little performance on the grand piano in the auditorium while Mitch danced on stage - until someone heard them and kicked them out politely.
Wednesday today and we get off the boat and meet Libby in Athens...
hey sounds like you are all having a fabulous trip!!!! put up some more pics of you too Al!!! Look forward to hearing all the stories when you get back!!!
Hope the last 2 weeks go slowly as it has flown for us back in Aus!!! shaz xx
17.07.2011 by shazbaa62