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If any others of Sherri's fans reading her fabulous tales, might be on the Serenade's 9/2 cruise, and interested in sharing tours of specifically Cinque Terre, Athens or Santorini with 2 adventurous and fun ladies, please let me know!

It's my understanding that all five villages of the Cinque Terre are open...but two are still in the process of rebuilding after the mudslide...they may not be "pretty" - but are still visitable (is that a word???!!) I LOVED the Cinque Terre when we visited in 2009 - if you get a chance, I say go for it. You may have to go on your own, but it's really worth it. Good luck![/quote

 

Thank you so much, Sherri! I can't believe I started reading your posts early today and now it is dinner time! I lost a whole day! But it was well worth it. What everyone else has told you about creating a book...I second. Your comedic sense and zest for life is inspiring and contagious. Your photos are great and really give one a realistic idea of what to expect. I am even more excited to experience the cruise on Serenade..but hope they read your critique of the food, though, and do something about that.

 

I also wish they'd lighten up their rules about not being able to buy and enjoy some local wines or other beverages we might find, while on board. Kind of a tacky policy that I'm sure turns a lot of people off. I would think it must be a bit demeaning to be searched every time you come back on board from a long day's excursion. I'd love to hear your take on this, even though I realize you are not a wine drinker. Telling adult people they can't do something like that, especially those of us who came of age in the 60's, who are now in our 60's, brings out the rebel in us! This policy seems to have created a whole sub-culture of wild, crazy, and inventive ways to sneak booze on board, which I find hilarious, but kind of pathetic, too. Oh well...

 

I very much look forward to continuing to read your posts of the rest of the Mediterranean ports and your lovely family's adventures. Sorry you won't be on board the same time as us!

we were hoping to do the Cinque Terre route out of Livorno, if anyone has an update on whether it will be open, we'd appreciate it....thanks.

oh no! My friend and I are on the same cruise and were really looking forward to spending the day doing the Cinque Terre route. Now not sure what to do.....darn...