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Sea Day
A quiet day to relax and unwind. Naps, pool-side loungers, crafts. A final dinner in the dining room, an excellent show, and dancing at the silent disco.
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Florence
Today I took a ship’s excursion to Florence. It was a full day, bookended by long bus rides (just over three hours each way from La Spezia). We started at Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, to view the original Michelangelo’s David. Spectacular. The workmanship, artistry and careful anatomical study are evident centuries later. Next we walked…
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Cannes
I was on the first tender of the morning for self-guided travellers, and watched the sunrise during the transfer shoreside. My next connection was a city bus that serves the beaches. I rode west to the end of the line. Then I walked back along the waterfront, tracing the light sand beaches and sparkling water.…
