Transferring to the ship...

We woke up early to transfer to the ship, getting to the buses. While driving to Civitavecchia, we saw many quaint houses and picturesque landscapes. The ride from Rome to the port is around 40-45 minutes. This town is mainly industrial and basically does not have that much attractions of its own. It is rather like a gateway for travelers on cruise ships to access Rome. When we arrived to the dock, the harbor was alive and bustling as usual. Ships were coming in and out, and some were in repair. The noise of construction on a nearby structure was deafening, but luckily it died down later on. From shore, the ship looked gigantic!! We boarded it and later on explored the many areas inside.  The ship is huge, with many restaurants, shops, pools, everything!! I was also getting ready for Pisa the next day. From the balcony I bid farewell to this busy port as we sailed the Tyrrhenian Sea...