Bon a sarah as they say here in Italy and if there is anything that can bring the dormant Italian out of you its Costa Cruise Lines.

Tomorrow, starting at 11.00am European time ( 5:00am EST ) I will be writing a series of hourly blogs and updates along with photos and some fun leading up to the main event…..the worlds first double naming ceremony tomorrow night.
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So, my journey to Genoa begins and for now I have said goodbye to the Carnival Dream. Before I do I want to pay tribute to the men and women of Fincantieri who are turning our Dream into reality. The shipyard really is an amazing place to see and when you look at the history of the Carnival Dream and her development you’ll discover it’s rather more than just another ship.

It all started when Micky Arison, who has done more for the industry then he is ever given credit for, told his team of advisors and men with beards that he wanted to design a new generation of Carnival ships.
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Heidi made some excuse about being busy looking after Kye and therefore she would not be able to pack my suitcase for this trip to Italy. No worries I thought, I am 44 years old and I am going for only five days. So, it will come as know surprise then when I tell you that I forgot:

My hairbrush
My suspenders
Toothpaste
And……..spare underwear.
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