July 1 - Civitavecchia, Italy

We ported in Civitavecchia, Italy, because this is as close to Rome as a cruise ship can get. Rome and the Colosseum and the Forum are a world wonder and part of the world cruise package. I've been to Rome too many times and didn't want to ride a bus 1.5+ hours each way to see what I've already seen. 

But not to worry, I got my pin and my certificate

Also I stayed in Civitavecchia, the last time I did a transatlantic, so I pretty much knew my way around. However I had never been to Terme Taurine, also known as the Taurine Baths. It is a large elaborate ancient Roman baths complex. It was built on a hill overlooking Civitavecchia during the Roman Republican era in 86BC. They were built over thermal Sulphur springs.

Other Sights
Fort

Churches



I wonder if they fill up their water bottles here?

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele

Residences



More narrow streets

Waterfront monument 

Other Monuments. The 2nd one is a tribute to the Samurai

Hey Debbie Cole - Do you remember this place?

The Kissing Sailor 

They have better beaches here.

And they will park their boats anywhere



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  1. Deb ColeJuly 6, 2024 at 3:15 PM

    Absolutely and we had a great time drinking all of that wine on the beach

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