We cruised around the toe of Italy and I watched the scenery during our passage through the strait as we were very close to land. An old merchant marine was grumbling because the ship had to take on a pilot to pass through the strait and he couldn't see why that was necessary...but the area was busy with traffic on the water what with ferries, and pleasure craft, fishing boats and the big cruise ships passing through.
Kind of a blustery, grey day which saw all the sun worshippers forced indoors, which meant you really noticed how crowded the boat can get with everyone trying to find something to entertain themselves during the day. I opted for bingo...and at the last bingo the Snowball bonanza had to go. I was one of the lucky ones who shared the $1504 prize winning just over $500...that helped with my onboard expenses bill!
Supper was a last chance to say goodbye to friends made on board, pass over the tips envelopes to staff, before it was time to go pack for the early morning disembarkation in Civitavecchia.
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