An old walled city with narrow streets and tall old buildings, no need to shelter from the hot sun here!
A delightful square where I sat with a cold drink and and listened to classical music being played. Just perfect.
You can even catch a glimpse, in the distance, of Pisa's leaning tower along the way.
First solo cruise recently on Britannia. I knew I would not care for the size of the ship,(chose it because my OH and I had never sailed on it),nor that my balcony cabin was not at the edge of the ship but recessed with a view of part of deck 7 below. Nevertheless I did like all that Britannia had to offer inside, albeit it was a big hike to get there!! Lift down, walk across deck 7, lift down again, and all to get to a quiz in Brodie's! Lifts necessary for even one flight of stairs as I went away with a strapped up knee, painkillers and a walking stick. Oh joy.
Highlight was Lucca as I had been to all the other ports, and also an evening in the Limelight Club for an Eric and Ern tribute act which was brilliant.
I wouldn't sail on Britannia again but I do see the attraction. Spoke to quite a few first time cruisers who also did not like the ship but I suggested they try a smaller ship, and not write off future cruising. Also chatted to some repeat Britannia cruisers, but they had not been on any other ship. The jury is out on my little questionnaire.
Apologies that this has turned into a short ship review as well as a port destination.
Well, I've done my first solo cruise and it was difficult at times, many times, but it's now under my belt after much persuasion from my daughters and many times saying that I wasn't going, especially the day before when I actually started to unpack. Just 3 years since poor health stopped my husband and me cruising but I have many happy memories to hold on to.
