Formal Night, Karaoke and Naples, oh my
Vanessa says: we dolled up last night for our first formal dinner, or rather I dolled up and Hope turned up the heat on her usual stunning self. Professional photographers were everywhere so we had pics taken and (christmas gift spoiler alert) will buy some if they turn out ok.
Interesting note: I did not realize until last night how much Hope likes karaoke. Not just listening – performing! (Jackie and Chris, you could have warned me!). Our girl was the last performer, closing the show with a heartrending number…and the crowd loved her even more when she burst out giggling in the middle of it! She was great. Bedtime was 1am so our 6am alarm was not welcome!
Today’s excursion to Naples and Pompeii was good. Pompeii was more interesting than I expected and our tour guide was a charming and knowledgeable Napolitano. We also got a snack at a local Napoli farm – homemade everything – mozzarella cheese, olive oil, bread, and a fabulous yummy olive from their own trees. Oh yah, and a shot of limoncello licquer and lemon cream licquer. Delish.
It was cooler today, about 14 degrees C. I hope it will be warmer in Rome tomorrow. I am glad to be back in the suite under a blankie. We’re probably going to cancel our dinner reservation tonite and instead head up to the 24 hour food trough I mean buffet and bring it back to our suite, maybe watch a movie. We must be tired; neither one of us has mentioned going and scouting out the European men (who are all here with wives or girlfriends). There are many accents on this boat, both crew and passengers, and I’m finding many are eager to practice their English. A bonus for this Alberta gal.
Arrivaderci for now, senori.
Tags: Travel
Hey vanessa have you tried out the Vino yet with some of that eruo cheese & crackers,enjoy play safe
Hey Irv buddy! Yes, we’re “vino-ing”…every day and night…wine with dinner, mojitos for an evening aperatif… today in Rome we sat and had a glass of red while sitting at a little restaurant on the Piazza Narona, 20 steps away from Bernini’s famous “Fountain of the Four Rivers”. The wine, cheese, pasta and pizza, I will surely be coming home with the obligatory 5 lb gain. And we haven’t even hit France yet for the croissants. Yikes!
Hope has a wonderful voice and hides it all the time, she is just to busy to go back to taking lessons. Glad you are having a great time, Samantha went to Pompeii and was is awe of it so I am not surprised that you liked it. Someday maybe I will get there also.
Have a great day tomorrow.
Love
MOM