54 Days on the Moon

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So far anything that was below expectations?

 

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Basically only EK J on 777 particularly but also the 380.
There are a few things that are not perfect but we already knew about them.
One thing is better and something we didn’t expect was the service from the crew. It was always excellent but post Covid it’s a more diverse crew with many countries now represented. Though haven’t met any Aussies yet though the Captain was born in Melbourne.

Most of the new crew have previous hospitality experience. Usually other cruise lines but a few from hotels particularly those in Dubai.

 

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Back to Atlantide and the days specials.


Picked up a mistake in the menu.


South Atlantic Islands even if they are owned by the French hardly qualify as Mediterranean.
Now the wines.



We both had the salmon carpaccio which was excellent.


For the next course I had the baked leek which was very nice.


For mains I had the miso glazed cod which was beautifully cooked and Mrsdrron once again the lobster.



Declined desserts again.

 

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The next day we were in Citavecchia. We decided to stay on the ship on a changeover day. Thankfully all the children left.





At 1100 I took the shuttle into town.

 

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Followed the old walls close to the main street.

 

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Fort Michelangelo.

 

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A sense of Deja Vu. Did the Italians steal something from San Diego?

 

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I came upon the markets.

 

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I had been completely lost as the streets were narrow and inding. But I picked a street to go down and it came out at the shuttle bus stop so back to the ship I went. The only passenger on the bus. A couple waved the driver down but they were from the Oceania Sirena so not allowed on.
Past the fishing port with lots of stored nets.

 

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I had been completely lost as the streets were narrow and inding. But I picked a street to go down and it came out at the shuttle bus stop so back to the ship I went. The only passenger on the bus. A couple waved the driver down but they were from the Oceania Sirena so not allowed on.
Past the fishing port with lots of stored nets.

 

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Back on the ship and lunch. Rojaan wasn't hungry and just had the Eton mess whilst I had a hamburger.



A large trawler had come in.


Around 5pm a number of trawlers returned to port followed by flocks of seagulls.

 

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Atlantide again.

Mrsdrron's wine which she liked.


I had one of the Italian reds I have had before on the cruise.
We both started with the asparagus and then we both had the lime marinated scallops. Perfect.




We also had the raspberry dessert from the day's menu. Probably the best dessert we have had on Silversea.


And some petite fours from the Arts Cafe.

 

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The next morning we were moored in Naples. The Capri armada was preparing the day's mission.




There was a Costa ship anchored off the port. About 0900 it sailed away.


Lots of ferries.

 

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The Italian Navy was coming to check us out.

It backed in right past our cabin.








Joining it's little brother.


More port views

 

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After breakfast I set out to walk around the City. It was a very nice walk. Cool so great weather for walking. A fort at the gates.





Walked up the main plaza.












Then headed for the old theatre.

 

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The Theatre.

Across the street a magnificent old enclosed shopping centre.