Originally we were supposed to be in Sorrento today but instead we are in Naples. I believe there were 2 reasons for the change. Sorrento is a tender port and because this is Easter Sunday the staff needed to handle the shore end of the tendering process were not available. Since all of the booked excursions could still be carried out from Sorrento it did not cause a problem.
Why Go To Naples, Italy
The third-largest city in Italy is chock full of history, art, architecture and delicious food, yet it gets a bad rap for its crime and grime. While these blemishes are certainly a reality for residents, they're far from ubiquitous, especially where tourism is concerned. Choose to literally find higher ground at places like Certosa e Museo di San Martino and you'll be rewarded with truly spectacular views. Stroll the Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli or chat with the friendly locals and you'll start to experience some of the magic that this port city holds. And, of course, you can't forget the transcendence that comes from that first bite of Neapolitan pizza (in the city credited with inventing the pizza pie), nor that perfect sip of espresso.
You can't judge a book by its cover, and you most certainly can't judge a city for its rough edges – doing so would make it easy to miss out on its real treasures, including underground frescoes, royal palaces, Tuscan architecture and so much more.
This was our view from our cabin.
Most people call this Naples as in Maples but with an N.
I am still suffering with this cold so we opted to have a quiet day. Just before lunch we disembarked and were greeted by a grand surprise. Their cruise terminal is like a small shopping mall. We had a quick look and then took the escalator to the nearby square. Here we took some pictures and enjoyed the sun. It is not as cool today. I was already beginning to feel weary so we returned to the terminal and browsed around the shops. I was really impressed with what was available.
I got three magnets for the tree, one of Naples, one of Rome because we will be there tomorrow and we do not have an excursion. But we have been there before. At that time we had a private limousine tour and Roberto took us everywhere possible. We decided to sit and enjoy a coffee and a Calzone. They told us it was a special sweet that Naples is famous for. It really was tasty.
I got a magnet for that as well.
Gerry and Richard stopped by and we had a visit, but soon I was feeling very draggy and it was time to return the the ship and have another nap
I did not go to dinner, I ordered a sandwich. I decided that I should not bring my cold to the near by tables. Ken went to dinner and he said the fellow cruisers sent their thanks for my consideration.
This is Easter Sunday and we are going to try to connect to the church in Abbotsford.
Tomorrow the ship goes to Civitavecchia, which is actually the stop for Rome. We do not have an excursion and we may or may not go into the city, it will depend on how I feel.
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