So, I decided, eventually, on the afternoon Panoramic Rome trip. there was still space available. Jolly good it was too. I doubt it was 18 degrees Celsius in Nottingham this afternoon! And the tour guide was perfect, pointing out all the important and interesting items but with huge periods of no commentary, but an invitation for questions throughout the journey. Perfect! My day went much better than I could have hoped for, and I enjoyed my day in Civitavecchia and Rome. It was a pity there was no time for brief periods at the places we passed by. But, the coach ride from the port into the capital city, and the tour around Rome made for a most pleasant afternoon.
Back on board I watched and filmed as both MSC cruise ships sailed by as their passengers cheered passing QM2. Both ships seemed to exude a joie de vivre, and a loud one at that It’s just a pity sirens were not exchanged as the ships sailed by. There must be a good reason. We too, are now leaving as the setting sun leaves a legacy of a spectacular sky.
Time now to prepare for dinner, and no doubt a comment about not making it to the trivia quiz!
I am posting this in Barcelona, hopefully.
David
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