A night visitor

A good sailing day from the River Tiber requiring a number of tacks and we arrived at Anzio just before dinner. The harbour didn't look very busy so we went stern in between 2 others. A man came to help although shouting in Italian was not helping! An American couple was walking past and struck up a conversation. When the Italian told us €80 for the space but no toilets, showers or security, the American started negotiating on our behalf. In the end we were told it's the city's price so we decided to anchor outside the harbour off the beach. It was roly poly but we've had worse! At 9:15 p.m., we saw lights, heard an engine and whistling beside us. Bob went out to investigate and it was the Guardia coming to check our papers. We were in our pjs! The 3 men were very polite and friendly although translations were somewhat confusing - when asked how much cash we were carrying, Bob thought they were asking for the value of the boat! Bob received a very surprised look from them then finger rubbing gestures and pocket pointing cleared up that misunderstanding! After 30 minutes and a 3 page document completed, they left. We thought it was interesting/coincidence/suspicious that we got checked after refusing to pay the expensive harbour fee 🤷‍♀️. Who knows and no harm done.Read more