5th October Livorno (Florence)

Had a later breakfast & took the ships shuttle into town & had a wander around, found the market & picked up a couple of things really cheap (3 pairs of sports socks for 2 euro - they may fall apart after the 1st wash but who cares). Took the hop on hop off bus around the town which included a ride up the hill on the funicular for some nice views. Back on the ship we went to a very relaxing high tea, Jeff beat me at mini golf so retired to our room for drinks. We tipped our room stewards yesterday so we now have an endless supply of ice. Somehow Jeff managed to say to the head of hospitality they could drop a bottle of wine in our room. When we went back to our room tonight we found a bottle of wine & 2 wine glasses, good timing as our bottle was emptied tonight. The staff are wonderful & we seem to be meeting some really nice people also.Read more