Finally Made it to Italy! - Arrived in Imperia with side trip to Genoa - Sept 12 - 19, 2017


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September 19th 2017
Published: April 13th 2018
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Sept 12 – Sept 19 We left the Nice marina as planned on the afternoon of September 12th. The plan was do an 18 hour overnight passage to Genoa. The weather predictions looked like it would be a pretty good trip with a little bit of strong winds and bumpy seas in the beginning. Well, we got out there and it wasn't pleasant at all - winds were much stronger and "on the nose" instead of where the... Read Full Entry



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The Oratorio di S. Pietro in GenoaThe Oratorio di S. Pietro in Genoa
The Oratorio di S. Pietro in Genoa

quite the place to hear speeches and concerts
Other Views of the OratoryOther Views of the Oratory
Other Views of the Oratory

which is associated with the Church next door
The Height of Some of the Doors to the PalacesThe Height of Some of the Doors to the Palaces
The Height of Some of the Doors to the Palaces

are very impressive, with hardware to match!
The Genoa Port Now Houses the MarinaThe Genoa Port Now Houses the Marina
The Genoa Port Now Houses the Marina

and other attractions for the visitor to Genoa
The "Crane Like Feature" in the HarborThe "Crane Like Feature" in the Harbor
The "Crane Like Feature" in the Harbor

has a 360 degree panoroma ride you can go up in
The Neptune, a 1985 Replica of a Spanish GalleonThe Neptune, a 1985 Replica of a Spanish Galleon
The Neptune, a 1985 Replica of a Spanish Galleon

built for the movie, "Pirates" is a tourist attraction now
One of The Many Sumptuous Homes on  Via GaribaldiOne of The Many Sumptuous Homes on  Via Garibaldi
One of The Many Sumptuous Homes on Via Garibaldi

all being built between 1558-1584
The Church of San Lorenzo Built in 985The Church of San Lorenzo Built in 985
The Church of San Lorenzo Built in 985

became the Cathedral of Genoa - quite the landmark
The Interior of Church of San LorenzoThe Interior of Church of San Lorenzo
The Interior of Church of San Lorenzo

is as impressive as the outside
The Details on this Building with Bones & SkullsThe Details on this Building with Bones & Skulls
The Details on this Building with Bones & Skulls

tell all that this is a crematorium in Genoa
It Was a Full Day in GenoaIt Was a Full Day in Genoa
It Was a Full Day in Genoa

with a lovely return to Imperia
Never Saw These Growing BeforeNever Saw These Growing Before
Never Saw These Growing Before

would have loved to have one fresh off the tree!
The Visit to the Olive Musuem in OnegliaThe Visit to the Olive Musuem in Oneglia
The Visit to the Olive Musuem in Oneglia

was very educational and enjoyable



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