While Janis slept in, Jeff set off to explore at 8:30 am. He noticed a crowd at an intersection with several traffic police. Getting closer, the “policemen” directing traffic were actually local kids in an event sponsored by the local traffic police. Each kid directed traffic for about five minutes while the families applauded. Dealing with traffic in Italy obviously takes early training. The kids were also dressed up for Mass which soon followed.
Around noon, we both ventured off the ship, and found the city was almost completely shut down (families must have been enjoying Sunday dinner).
Jeff headed out one last time around 4:30 pm. The nearby Piazza del Duomo was now filled with vendor stands and all the cafes were doing a brisk business. Plenty of time to for Jeff to enjoy his “Italian Trifeca” of coffee, gelato and beer.
That evening we were invited to dine with Captain Chris Turner and Forth Officer Emily Stores. It was a memorable evening with great food and interesting conversation.