We had a nice thanksgiving dinner with friends at the previous night at Chopps Grille (a specialty restaurant). We had a really excellent Filet Mignon which was very welcome at our table. Later in the evening we went up to the top deck to watch the Brilliance pass through the Messina strait on our way […]
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In the Port | The View from our Stateroom Today the Brilliance docked in the capital of Sicily, Palermo. This city has seen some real action, and is home to a hardy and congenial people who are passionate and animated. Sicily is the birthplace of the Italian Mafia and also home to some amazing […]
Continue ReadingDay 3: At Sea
We’re at sea! Our second day on onboard the Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Sea has us making our way to Sicily, Italy. This morning I’ve walked around the ship taking photographs of all the public rooms – of which there are many. The highlight has been the lower decks (the upper decks can be […]
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