Ciao Napoli

Ciao Napoli

10^th July 2011

We were given an incentive during formal night. Whoever got the highest couple and table image count would get the day off in Naples. Checking the schedule, David, Zoran and I didn’t have work until 17.30! Zoran got the highest couple (studio) image count with me in second place. David got the highest table (ressi) count.

It was our last stop in Naples so David and I were determined to get off the ship (a must after two sea days) and have a wander around. During Hernan’s cabin party, more and more people were planning to tag along with us. There was going to be a nice little group of us going out and about.

Meeting up in the photographer’s corridor Camila, David, Whitney and Ashley, both from Spa, and I headed out into Naples. Luci was off to see if the post office was open which we seriously doubted after finding out it was Sunday. Fede and Sandra who were supposed to meet us had disappeared but we knew we’d probably bump into them at some point.

Armed with our cameras, we had a wander around and headed up to the fort near the port. We were hoping to go inside but unfortunately it was a "no". The place was closed! 

The idea of jumping on an open-top tour bus popped into someone’s head. It would’ve been a laugh but instead there were a few hungry people so we carried on walking. 

We were all snapping away on our cameras. Looking back at some of the photos, the Italian’s must have thought we should’ve been locked up! David was the main culprit of this but laying on the floor next to his star sign and climbing onto plinths and posing like a centurion. Maybe prancing around in the gallery last night as a Centurion has gone to his head?

Time was getting on and Whitney had to be back for two so we decided to head over to Antonio’s for pizza. Antonio’s is a favourite for crew, the owner (Antonio) previously worked on cruise ships. His restaurant walls feature numerous photos of different cruise ships, all are signed by the crew members. The atmosphere is excellent, the prices are a little higher than normal but the food is brilliant. The place was absolutely packed! Today there were four ships in Naples port compared to the usual two.

Luci, Fede and Sandra were already at Antonio’s. After having something to eat Camila and Luci went off in the opposite direction to use the internet. Whitney and Ashley headed off to the ship to get ready for work. It was just me, Sandra, Fede, David and Fede’s baby… the Canon 5D Mark II! A beast of a camera!! David vowed to save all his money to buy the camera… I’ll believe it when I see it!

After paying Antonio we gathered up our bits and pieces and headed off into Naples again. This time we went in the opposite direction to normal to see what else we could find. The answer, not a lot as it was a Sunday so everything was closed. Either way we were having a laugh walking around, taking photos and occasionally bumping into other crew members. 

With the sun beating down on us, Fede was determined to get an ice cream from somewhere and was whining like a small child until he got it! At one point we thought we’d found Naples’ Stadium. David was in his element until our great discovery turned out to be a shopping centre!

Things got even worse for David! Walking down the main shopping street he spotted a Foot Locker. David is able to sniff out a Foot Locker in any country!! Opposite was a sport shop selling about five pairs of trainers he wanted to buy. Unlucky for him, yet luckily for his wallet, both shops were closed. It was our last time in Naples and a Sunday… no shopping. With a mock crying David dragging his heels behind us, we decided it was time to head back to the ship. Fede had to be in the lab to print and it wouldn’t be long until the rest of us had to get ready for work.

With an hour and a half before my first stint in the gallery, and 30 minutes before guest’s all on board, I was tucked up in bed for a snooze. It’s a hard life… but someone’s got to do it!

Today was quite possibly our last in Naples as we are soon moving onto "Italian Season". Who knows? We could be back sometime whether it’s on another cruise ship, change of itinerary or on our own accord. 

Until then, Ciao Napoli! 

David, Whitney, Ashley & Camila

Camila (Brazil)

David being... The Dave!

Naples Fort

The Dave!

South African Whitney (Spa Girl)

Galleria Umberto, Naples (Italy)

Galleria Umberto, Naples

The South Africans - David, Whitney and Ashleigh

Bum Wash!

David at Antonio's Pizzeria

Sandra

Me - Lou

Sandra at Antonio's Pizzeria, Naples, Italy

David's Maserati...

Fede and Sandra

Fede

Alley Pimp Dave

Walkabouts in Naples (Italy)

Sandrita

The Dave

Looking Around Naples - David Window Shopping on a Sunday

Last Naples - Everything Closed

David Found a Foot Locker... and it's Closed!

New Outfit

Large, Little, Large - David, Me & Fede

David, Sandra and Fede

 Fede Finally got his Ice Cream :-p 

Sexy White Skin

Sexy White Skin!

2^nd July 2011

As I’m such an awesome chick I’ve got the day off! Well, that’s not entirely true. Last cruise I got a good name comment. David got one too and in typical Stu style, he got 5! Jomar latest incentive is to give "days off" if anyone gets a good name comment. By "Day off", Jomar didn't mean the entire 24 hours, but you do get the morning off. Let's face it, that's nothing to be sneered at! So, today I've got the morning off and free to do what I like until 17.00.

I had an accidental lay in. My alarm was set for 09.00 but I dragged my booty out of bed at 11.00. Washing and changing, Luci waited while maintenance fixed the door. It’s not great but at least we can open it now! Luci had the morning off too so we heading out we decided to do a bit of retail therapy.

Kusadasi has some excellent shops believe it or not. Of course you get the usual tourist crap but you can find some good bargains if you know where to go. Going into one shop I got a lovely maxi dress. 

Moving on we stopped off for a typical Turkish lunch, I can’t tell you what I had but either way it was delicious! We literally were taking a stab in the dark at what to eat. The food was amazing though! 

In front was one of the many t-shirt shops. Going inside, we found a t-shirt fit for Fabio which said “I DO NOT HAVE A DRINK PROBLEM. I drink. I get drunk. I fall over. No problem.” Next time we are in Kusadasi, we’re going to get it for him. I found two novelty shirts that I loved and had to buy. One said “Fuck Google! Ask me!” which I was originally going to buy and send to my brother. The second “Sex, drugs and Sausage Rolls”. The third was a Spanish football shirt. I did look for a Spurs shirt but couldn’t find one. It would have made my Daddy so proud!!

While walking past the shops, the Turkish guys outside always have something to say. Usually it’s something like “hey lady, can I say something”, “good price lady. Where are you from?” Sometimes they come out with something original that makes you crack up. One guy called me and said “I love your white skin… very sexy. I love it, please come into my shop. Good prices”. Luci and I were rolling up! Another guy tried something similar straight after and failed miserably!!

Next stop was the Harward Café to use the Internet. Luci went to Starbucks for the internet but Harward is much better, cheaper prices, better connection and great music! What more could you want? 

Checking my Facebook, I had a quick chat with Becks who is currently in Helsinki. Next time, if I come back for a second contract, we are going to try and get on the same ship together. It’s a must!!

Stu had finally contacted me. He’s doing good and on his way to do the world’s highest bungee jump! He’s the biggest adrenaline junkie I’ve ever met. I’d so love to be there. The main thing is he seems to be happy he’s finally at home. We still miss him and wish things hadn’t gone the way they had but I guess that’s just the way the cookie crumbles. I have a message for the rest of the team so I’ll pass that on when I’m back on board. There’s also one for Jomar… which I’ll pass on with great pleasure!

Hernan has just joined me in the Harward Café. He’s also been shopping and bought some clothes but I still got a better price. Girls can get away with so much more! His shirts are freaking awesome though. Very smart. So, I’m going to make the most of my final hour off and enjoy a beer and sun with my hermanastro (step-brother) by the sea. I’ll update later if anything else happens but until then… CHEERS!!

Good Morning Kusadasi!