Day 5 August 25, 2022 Livorno and Pisa.

We have visited the Port of Livorno on several occasions on cruises of the Mediterranean and we are excited to be returning and especially looking forward to the visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

So again we arrive on schedule at 9.30 am after taking a short time to come into the Port area. Livorno is a port city of significance on the Tyrrhenian Sea on the Western coast of Tuscany, Italy. Livorno became an enlightened European city and one of the most important and significnat trading port around the Mediterranean Basin. Many influencers and leaders across Italy and throughout Europe travelled to live in Livorno as the gateway to the Tuscany region.

We had a enjoyable breakfast and then went up top to await and watch the arrival into Livorno.

We have booked an excursion from Livorno using the Ship’s independent provider to take us to Pisa, and then travelling further on to the beautiful city of Florence. The tour is also inclusive of a selfie stick for use over the various sites.

The tour commences with an enjoyable scenic ride from the ship and port to Piazza Della Signoria, Santa Maria de Fiore Cathedral, Piazza della Repubblica and the Piazzale Michelangelo , Ponte Vecchio. and the tower of Pisa.

The weather was superb, we had an excellent guide and we then enjoyed a period of free time.

The photos are great memories and we enjoyed being back in this part of Italy. always brilliant scens and wonderful history. The group worked well, no lengthy delays and we had plenty of time to do what we wanted.

This was a long tour of almost 8 hours, with return to the ship at approximately 6.00 pm.

Then we changed and sat having a drink, listening to great music from the 70’s and then dinner in the Taste dining room. An enjoyable meal and good service and Ken enjoyed an excellent Chilean red wine.

We were tired and yet wanted to see the acclaimed show - “ Burn the Floor- Rebellion in the Ballroom.

The show was a spectacular presentation of lights, music and dancing with wonderful costumes and a terrific hours entertainent and we were both pleased that we had stayed up to watch it.

The audience were in raptures with a long standing ovation. The cast of 16 performers worked hard and delivered a wonderful evening.

Then straight back to the cabi and into bed by about 10.45pm.

A very good day all round.