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MSC Splendida look back | 14/1/12 | Back home & Our ship

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Our last day started off quite early where we finished off packing and left our suitcases where they were required then went and waited in the theatre to wait to be sorted for our coaches. I was quite sad to be leaving the ship but couldn't wait to get home and see my parents and also start planning for our Lil's. We had an amazing time and I would certainly recommended a cruise if you loke variety. The food was great and the staff were incredibly friendly.  Our flight bacl was just as exciting as our trip out but on pur return we learnt that the Costa Concordia had sunk off of an island near Civitavecchia. Later we heard that some were lost in this terrible accident. I want to leave this post which some pictures from pur beautiful boat.  Thank you MSC. xXx

MSC Splendida look back | 12/1/12 | Proper tourist and stolen camera

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This was one the days that I was looking forward to, Civitavecchia, which is tbe port for the link to Rome. We got to the port and walked along the promenade to find the station for Rome. Alobg the promenade there was this magnificent statue of the Sailor kissing which I believe is in quite a famous painting. The train took about 40 minutes and was actually a double decker train, so strange. There weren't a lot of seats though so me and Liam ended up standing most of the way. Once off the train we followed the crown to Vatican which was so beautiful. The architecture and just the atmosphere around there was incredible. Even down to the nativity and thr strange police golf buggy looking thing. We then went across a beautiful ornate bridge where the grim reaper was standing thrre for photos. I got my photo done with him but never actually saw the picture. We then visited the Trevi fountaib with was absolutely beautiful. It was so crowded though but we did...

MSC Splendida look back | 11/1/12 | A ride on a camel

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The next port was Tunisia. We got woken up just as we were coming into port by the sound of music, it was very surreal. We ordered our breakfast to be brought to our cabin that morning so ate on the balcony.  On port side there were dancers, camels, a small band and peopke to welcome up. We sat and watched and waved too. As we were not going any further than the port area we took our time with breakfast and getting ready for the day. Once on port side we were greated by some lovely people who were watching camels. They asked if we wanted to take a ride around the port side, which  of course we said yes too. It was €10 for it but an experience which I will never forget. The ride was awfully bumpy but it was so much fun. After that we had a look in the shops by the port and brought a couple of goodies and took some pictures to of the local area. We made our way back to the ship after about half a hour. There was still some dancers outside so we stood a...

A week of remanising | MSC Splendida

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Hello, I know at some point last year I did a post on our MSC Splendida cruise but I wanted to do a more detailed, day by day version. not only for your guys but for us remembering what an amazing week we had. I can't believe that four years has passed since we took this magical adventure but I would highly recommended a cruise to anyone.  I had an absoloutly fantastic time and want to remember every part of the experience. I hope you enjoy the next week of posts. xXx