ShotoJuku’s LEGENDary Mediterranean Adventure

Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

I am so jealous. I was supposed to be on this cruise with you with my son and my sister. We had to change our plans due to my son's test dates were changed. We not only changed dates but also itineraries. We are headed for Alaska in August on the Miracle. Looks as if we missed out on a wonderful trip. I hope they have the same itinerary next year. :(

Thanks and I'm sorry you missed out on such an incredible cruise adventure; however I hope that perhaps my review made up for some of your loss.

Have fun in Alaska!!!!!!

Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

I'm only on page 5 - but LOVING this review - fabulous to see people in love and appreciating each other. Thanks for sharing and taking us with you!

Betty

Keep going Betty, there's still 11 more pages in front of you (at present). I'm glad you put it that way "taking us with you" as for me this experience was far more than your average cruise review with food porn (I hate that term) but more of an adventure that I could share as well.

Right now I'm adding more and more pictures that got left behind the first time around so perhaps the adventure will take on an even more visual memory for many; including myself.

Thanks again!

Swayde · June 18, 2013

Thank you for the wonderful review. I checked it because we're sailing on the Legend in October, but even though the itinerary is completely different I still enjoyed your review very much. Happy anniversary neighbors =)

Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

BACK<----

To The PHOTOS---> Part VI

More Pics Now From Messina, Italy

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A Note On Churches...We had a number of opportunities to jump into several churches during our adventure and of course being Catholic were raised by the "rules" (traditions) and such and were fully aware as to how "strict" they were suppossed to be enforced in Europe. I must say that aside from the Vatican there were no hall monitors in any of the other churches we visited but ensured that we played along. What are the "rules" you ask? Simple: No exposed, knees, shoudlers, cleavage, hats off (men) and of course proper and respectful decorum.

Ciao For Now!!

Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

Some More Pics Now From Messina, Italy

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Ahhhhhh!! +

BACK <--- To The Honey!!

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Edited June 18, 2013 by ShotoJuku

Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

Even More Pics Now From Messina, Italy

On Top Of Old Smokey...Make That Mount Etna!!

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Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

A Last Look At Messina, Italy

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Cent'Anni!!!

Up Next: Napoli, Italy

Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

BONUS QUIZ TIME!!

OK, all throughout this review there have been a variety of references to KISS, Star Wars, and Star Trek. I took the following photo as it reminded me of a particular rock formation that have a link to Star Trek.

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Question: Can you name the rock formation and where they were made infamous in the original Star Trek series?

Angiet75 · June 18, 2013

Vasquez Rock In California I think. Dont quote me. I was the one that thought you and Greg were telling the truth about the death star

Edited June 18, 2013 by Angiet75

Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

...Vasquez Rock In California I think. Dont quote me...

In order for you to win I must quote you and you are indeed

CORRECT!!

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You also receive a special prize too!

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A 24K Gold Plastic USS Enterprise...On A Stick!!

I knew an M&M would finally win!!

Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

Just one additional add on for Messina, Italy courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines Video!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1DU9HTNi1Q&list=PL0n_1X7lb86m_0R7qcPc9ycI2i2K0oDSN&index=2

Ciao For Now!!

theking329 · June 18, 2013

Thanks and I'm sorry you missed out on such an incredible cruise adventure; however I hope that perhaps my review made up for some of your loss.

Have fun in Alaska!!!!!!

Thank you...it almost did (not really). I hope to get there next year. Alaska will be exciting. Congratulations to you and your bride on your 30th. She is very lucky to have a man like you!

Angiet75 · June 18, 2013

Woohoo it will math my ship on a stick!!!

Captain Carnival · June 18, 2013

Thank you for the wonderful review. I checked it because we're sailing on the Legend in October, but even though the itinerary is completely different I still enjoyed your review very much. Happy anniversary neighbors =)

Thanks....Neighbor....Pinellas! :D

Captain Carnival · June 19, 2013

Thank you...it almost did (not really). I hope to get there next year. Alaska will be exciting. Congratulations to you and your bride on your 30th. She is very lucky to have a man like you!

Thanks very much but I'm the lucky one!

Captain Carnival · June 19, 2013

Woohoo it will match my ship on a stick!!!

Kind of like salt & pepper!

Captain Carnival · June 19, 2013

Coffee Time!!

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I got to sleep in a little bit today and will be posting more pics shortly when we go BACK<--- to the PHOTOS in beautiful Napoli, Italy!!

Captain Carnival · June 19, 2013

BACK<----

To The PHOTOS---> Part VII

More Pics Now From Napoli, Italy

Having left Messina and sailed safely around the Volcanic Island of Stromboli we continued onward until reaching Napoli and the incredible Amalfi Coast featuring Positano, Sorrento, and Pompeii!

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Bud, Doll, and Mount Vesuvius!!

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Such Incredible Beauty....The Cliffside Town Looks Nice Too!

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Looking For A Great Shot....On My I-Phone!!

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Got It!!

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Limoncello Anyone??

Ciao For Now!!

Captain Carnival · June 19, 2013

More Pics Now FromNapoli, Italy

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Practicing my "ISL" - Italian Sign Language - AAAAaaaaaaa!!!!!

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Praying To Mother Mary So We Don't Fall!!

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Heading To Pompeii.

Captain Carnival · June 19, 2013

Still More Pics Now From Napoli, Italy

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Mt. Vesuvius hovering in the background at 3000 feet once stood at 9000 feet when it exploded onto Pompeii.

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A Surviving And Very Ornate Tripod Table

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Is That A CAT I see?

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This Little Guy Survived Too!

Up Next:Roma!!

Captain Carnival · June 19, 2013

~One Last Napoli Shot~

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All The Worlds A Stage Says That Mother Of Our Three Children On This Mother's Day!!

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A Very Special Mother's Day Dessert Was Served In The MDR That Evening Too!

Up Next: Roma!!

Captain Carnival · June 20, 2013

Just one final add on for Roma, Italy courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines Video!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAm8TEteQ74

More BACK<--- to the Photos from ROMA coming up!!

Ciao For Now!!

Captain Carnival · June 20, 2013

BACK<----

To The PHOTOS---> Part VIII

More Pics Now From Roma, Italy

Having just now transferred nearly 500 photos to my snapfish account I realize that in order to select the proper photos, in the correct order, having significance and interest to anyone you out there reading this may take a bit of time, patience, and a some effort. To that end, I shall be posting an undetermined number of photos from ROMA in a series of "rounds" so here I go with...Roma Round One!!