On 08-12-2013 09:53, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
I had thought about taking a cruise until I found out what they were
really like. You don't see anything. You stop at a port and go to the
local souvenir stands and back to the ship. No in depth visit to see
what the place is really like.

My niece wanted us to go on a cruise in Europe. Ten days on the ship but
only about 42 hours on land. You stopped at a couple of ports in Italy
but had to be back to the ship well before dinner time. I want real
Italian dining, not cruise ship food a couple of miles off shore.

When we go to Italy, we spend two weeks renting a villa and spend time
amongst the locals. Much more interesting.

I recently spent a week in Tuscany and another week wandering around
other parts of Italy. Hey, "fast food" over there is better than "Olive
Garden" !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKZS4Jn6gRM

We're getting ready next year to take our parents on a River Cruise in
eastern Europe. Because of their age, cars and trains are not
appropriate. But I'm really tempted to take my bicycle and meet them in
every port. :-)

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Wes Groleau

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