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We normally don’t take shore excursions when on a cruise. We find them crowded , usually too brief and feel like we’re part of a herd
However, on Sunday we docked in Livorno and having been there before I really couldn’t think of much to see or areas I wanted to saunter through. John and I are big saunterers. We average between 8 and 10 miles a day on vacations so we took the plunge and took a day excursion to Cinque Terre billed as “ On your Own “.
To be fair once we got there it was on your own . However, getting there was definitely unpleasant.
It involved a small bus built for school children, a driver who wasn’t sure where we were going and a very chatty guide ! He was quick to share his feelings on everything from marble to a 20 minute lecture on why gas station coffee in Italy is doing good.
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However, once we arrived and spent hours walking through two of the five villages and eating really amazing lunches, as always the drive was worth it…we’ll sort of . Though I do have to ask who sends a child’s school bus for adults. Several of our large bottomed guests really struggled to fit. Luckily that’s one issue I don’t have lol
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The day was beautiful and the villages who have really suffered without mass tourism seemed very welcoming. Mass tourism is such a blessing and a curse . We will discuss that next time. I need to go for a swim ! Lol
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Your photos are gorgeous! I think I need to add another destination to my bucket list.
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I can’t believe you haven’t been here already. Yes you definitely need to come here
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Looks awesome. Did you meet the guy on the rock?
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No lol we just viewed him as part of a very scenic coast lol.
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