We flew to Barcelona, Spain in the early morning on Saturday, September 13, walked around the city a bit, then boarded the ship around lunch time. We departed around 8pm that evening. The first day was a sea day, and on Monday morning, September 15, we awoke in Civitavecchia, Italy, which is the port of Rome. It is about an hour by train from Rome's city centre. We explored Rome on our own that day.
On Tuesday, September 16, we found ourselves in Naples, Italy. We took one of the organized tours that day of Capri, Sorrento, and Pompeii. Capri is an amazing island with exclusive shops. Sorrento is a beautiful town along the Amalfi Coast, and Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. It was a full day, but it was wonderful! I would highly recommend visiting all three of these locations!
Wednesday, September 17 was another sea day, and in the early morning of Thursday, September 18, we arrived back in Barcelona. We flew back to Dublin that morning, eager to get back to see Gemma! I drove down to Louisburgh that afternoon to get her, and the two of us headed back to Dublin on Friday morning, September 19. It was a great vacation, but we were glad to be back to our little girl as well!
Here are a few pics!
The market in Barcelona
Boarding the ship!
Our first beverage onboard!
Our First Sea Day
Not a bad view to wake up to!
A strategically positioned photo!
Gelato the size of my head- yum!!!
St. Peter's Square
Capri
One of many designer shops- we saw Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, and more!
Sorrento
Pompeii
Mini golf- I won by 2 strokes!
The carousel on the boardwalk
In the Solarium- a quiet, adults only pool area- our favourite!
Giving the Zip Line a try!
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