Rapallo/Santa Margherita/Portofino..Cruise..part 2

wow sandra amazing places and pictures, so beautiful, italy is on our wish list for a holiday and now even more after seeing this, glad you enjoyed it so much :o))

what a lovely place, blue sky nearly equalled by the fabulous buildings ~ and they are so clean!!??
i love that photo last but 2 ~ i could sit there all day. that yacht was amazing but i like the little harbour.

Thanks San,you would love Italy,its all beautiful to me.I could go every holiday,if possible..:o)

Thanks Sticki..it is very clean,no litter louts either..but did see the odd Graffiti,,on lovely buildings.,which was sad..It is a lovely place to just sit and relax...:o)

Wow thanks for sharing that Sandra, its so lovely, lucky you. Love those buildings.

What could be better on this snow filled day than a virtual cruise around Italy thanks for sharing Bloomer - loved it super photos :o)

Beautiful places, beautiful photos. Who owned that yacht, I wonder?? ;o))

You had a lovely holiday. All the places look so clean ... and WARM :o))
I loved that nice yacht in one of the pics....

Cinders,and Neellan .....so pleased you enjoyed the tour.Wish I was there now,as just got up to our first snowfall,but luckily,its not too much...yet!..and very slightly,not as bitter cold as yesterday...keep warm :o)))
Nariz..yes,I wondered about the yacht too..maybe its better that we didn't! They didn't wave back at us all,by the way.LOl.

Hywel..it is a beauty,isn't it? did you notice the silver Dolphin on the front?.. Nicest yacht I have ever seen.I agree about everthing being so clean,but I suppose they don't get the pollution from traffic,etc,there,unlike their big cities..and yes,Warm...lovely..!

Ah Sandra....how well timed is your blog and gorgeous pics...this weather is so miserable. Thank you for that :-) Which cruise ship is that in the last pic?

Yes I saw the dolphin :o) I'd love to go for a sail on that yacht lol

Lovely blog Bloomer, beautiful photos, the first ones look similar to Verona, where we have been, typical Italian town, delightful.I agree its nice to sit in the warm and dream!!

You're doing it again, aren't you! Such familiar places. :-)) We actually stayed at Santa Margherita twice - we didn't think it was an expensive place then, but maybe it's gone up-market...Portofino...we sat and watched a motor boat with a guy who had a radio phone - not a mobile - so he could be summoned to pick up his 'boss' and wife after they'd done their Gucci and Versace shopping!

Also stayed at Rapallo one year, but weren't as keen on it as other places.

Did your boat take you along the coast to see the Cinque Terre? Ah - happy memories...I feel a desperate need coming over me to go back to Italy.....

But thanks for this lovely warm and blue-skied blog. :-))))

Louise,the Ship was the one we were on..Thomson Dream..and it was fantastic..Sorry about your horrendous weather,you seem to have got the worst of it..hope it clears for you soon,and glad you enjoyed this..your turn soon :o)))
Me too,Hywel..in fact,at the moment,any would do,it is sooo cold,with a thin layer of that white stuff you love so much Lol.more expected tonight,lots more,by the sounds of it..!
Grandmage,...glad you enjoyed it.It is a bit similar to Verona,but without the Opera house..I think you just have to look at the buildings,and you know what country it is.They are all lovely,aren't they?
Spritz...oh dear,am I making you wistful again?..me too.! I preferred Santa Margherita too,lovely place.I was going by the info we were given on the itinerary,about it being expensive now,but as we didn't buy anything,I can't confirm.Unfortunately,we didn't see the Cinque Terre.Probably not enough time ..I'll google it,as don't know anything about it.Glad it brought back nice memories for you.:o))

Lovely i love italy, enjoyed your blog and photos.

Thanks Clarice...glad you liked it :o)

We stayed in Vincenza, what a pretty place and they house the most spetacular exhibition of russian Icons, truly beautiful. Sadly no photos were allowed. :~(

I agree with Neellan ... this has been a lovely virtual tour on this dreary day ... pleased you enjoyed your holiday.

Thats a shame ,Grandmage..about the Icons,I mean,not staying in Vincenza Lol.
We did enjoy it,very much,Shirley..thank you ..:o)

Thanks for taking us on such an enjoyable trip Sandra , the timing was just right on a freezing cold day , cheered me up no end , those skies were so incredibly , gloriously blue , I could almost feel the sun on my back :o) .........

Thank You Amy...It cheered me up again too..I enjoyed doing it. Oh,the sun on our backs...if only !!
This morning,it was -9 degrees, on the outside thermometer,and that is sited on a sheltered house wall:o((
I have never seen that before...

Great pics Bloomer, really enjoyed your blog. Such a beautiful place, really helped me warm up...freezing here too:-)

A great Blog, think you have put these pictures on to Tempt me havent you!, looks wonderful and so much to see and explore and I wish it was that lovely sunshine thats warming me and not the radiator Im sat next to lol

Thanks Ba,it is nice to remember what warm weather looks like...sigh..:o)
Glad you liked it Carole,and how did you guess? Lol.I'm the same as you...sat nearest to the fire...:o))

Lovely, lovely photos Bloomer. Looking at blue sky and sea on a cold grey day in Northants has cheered me up lots. How is your wrist now? :-))

Thanks Annella,glad it cheered you up.My hand is much better now,ta.All the swelling and bruising has gone,but stll 2 more weeks before the pot comes off.We had heavy snow here last night,but it was expected,so well prepared.Think most areas are going to have some over the next few days...
Stay warm....:o))