Today we were anchored in Monte Carlo. Thankfully, the nice weather returned. Famous for its casino, high-end shops and fine dining, this town exudes a lavish lifestyle. Ships are measured in meters–not feet–and even the taxis are fine automobiles! Rather than spending a significant amount of time in the hustle and bustle of Monte Carlo, we decided to drive along
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Today we had a full day at sea as we traveled from Malta to Livorno (Florence), Italy. After five days of sightseeing and activities, we looked forward to a day of relaxation to enjoy this wonderful ship. Unfortunately, we awoke to overcast skies and cooler temperatures; but as the morning went on, the sun made a welcome appearance. Since we
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Early this morning, we docked in Valletta, Malta. Ancient Greeks originally arrived at this Mediterranean archipelago around 700 BC. In 1530, Charles I of Spain gave the islands to the Order of Knights of the Hospital of St. Jahn of Jerusalem in perpetual lease. These knights, a military religious order know known as the Knights of Malta, had been driven
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After cruising through the night, we anchored early in the morning just off of the beautiful seaside town of Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast. A short ride in a Silver Spirit tender brought us to the docks of Sorrento where we boarded our high speed ferry jetting us along the coast for our 25 minute ride to the island of
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