Well, we have left the ship and were able to get into our hotel just after 10.00, so while Vivian has a little snooze, I'll try to update some details in our blog. Clearly the issue is with the sattelite internet connection, as now we are on land, everything is back to normal (fingers crossed), so it seems that I will only be able to post when we get ashore & have free internet.
We arrived in Venice yesterday about lunchtime & there are heaps of other ships in port - most left last night. Venice was packed and we took the opportunity of locating our hotel - which is no mean feat as it is a closed door in a courtyard, just back from the Grand Canal and opposite the Railway Station. Cute.
We then went to Lynne & Ivan's hotel on the other side of the Grand Canal & only 10 minutes away. Ivan was talking with the hotel staff and they offered us a free water taxi to the island of Murano, where they make the glass. It was a bit of a rip-off and we didn't like the style, so walked off. I don't think we were supposed to do that. Anyway, purchased water bus tickets and went to St Marks Square. Really enjoyed the beer, as it was very hot still.
Final dinner was a bit sad although it was great that so many of the people we had met on board were in the dining room so we could say goodbye. Early night, as we had to pack bags and have them outside our cabin by 11.00. Up this morning at 6.30 and after final breakfast went to the Premium Checkout lounge and found ourselves off the ship before 9.00. Took the "people mover" and then walked the 1 km to our hotel. The kindly receptionist said that the room would be ready in half an hour, so we went to have a coffee. 1. Very strong. 2. Very expensive - 8.40 Euros. While sitting there, Lynne & Ivan came past, so we have arranged to meet them @St Marks at 1.00. Ivan wants to climb the tower!!!
So this is up to date with huge holes in our story, but I'll update later and hopefully have this blog in some order, along with photos. We are off to get a water bus over to St Marks.
Just beautiful isn't it! I hope you got lots of photos of on board your maiden voyage - keen to see what a brand new ship looks like and hear about your on board experiences. All the best with the next one! X
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