54 Days on the Moon

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The paintings were done by students at the local Art studio in the 18th and 19th centuries.

 

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The pulpit was made by one man.






And finally outside again.

 

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Then we walked around the Cathedral to the Fawlty Tower.



This part of the Cathedral is being cleaned by hand. So far it has taken 7 years.





Note on the roof tiles are only on the side that was facing the sea. This side was on the sea when built. The side facing away from the sea didn't get salt laden breezes hence is metal.



Then the Tower comes into sight.

 

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The Cathedral used stones and decorations from Roman ruins as above.




Now most people take pictures showing people holding up the Tower. We prefer pictures showing how easy it is to push a tower over.






Now I did briefly consider climbing the 294 stairs to the top but a 20 euro fee to do so seemed ridiculous.

 

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The tower isn't the only structure to lean. The Baptistry leans 0.5 degrees in the opposite direction to the Tower that leans 5 degrees. It was closed for many years until an International team came up with a plan to slightly decrease the lean but also to stabilise it.

 

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We were now walking back to the meeting point but taking a detour around the local area.

 

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A building that is basically falling down.





You get views of planes taking off from Pisa airport.




And now back on the bus.


You pass several yacht builders. A canal runs behind those buildings.

 

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Then past a US Army base where a lot of the equipment for Ukraine transits.








And on the outskirts of Livorno a large Petro chemical place.

 

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An old church.

Then the harbour.














Then back on board for lunch at Kaiseki,

 

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That night we were off to La Terraza. The menu..










As usual you receive an antipasti plate soon after seated plus a glass of prosecco if you wish.


Now the wines for the night. Both very acceptable.

 

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Now to the food.Mrsdrron started with the carpaccio and I the octopus salad.



She then had the king prawns and I the mediterraneum sea bass.



Service was slow so we decided against desserts.

 

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The next morning it was off to Atlantide for breakfast. We both started with some fruit and a danish pastry and coffee.



Then Rojaan had a small mushroom omelette and I enjoyed eggs benedict plus grilled tomatoes.




Then a lazy morning as it was raining a lot. Livorno is a very busy port and lots of coming and going.








And a rainbow..

 

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Just behind the ship was some activity happening. A small boat let out a line with white rafts plus a diver. The rafts were removed and after a while the diver resurfaced,put a large black object into the boat. Hopped in and off they went.





Meanwhile we refueled.


And surf boat training going on.

 

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The rain stopped so I got the 1130 shuttle into the town and walked around. Actually a few nice buildings.

 

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I was now at the fishing port and just like this fellow was too late to see anything.









Came across some interesting vehicles. Didn't realise I was going to see a lot more.

 

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I now reached the main Square and you might notice what caught my attention.






There was going to be a car rally begin that day.

 

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And it featured a lot of old cars. There were quite a few Fiats. Our local guide the day before told us how Fiat got it's name -Fix It Again Tony.

 

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