Pictures from their website so you can see how the ship looks at anchor and under sail. Also from their website: The Italian Navy’s historic and iconic Training Ship, Ambassador of UNESCO, UNICEF and Italy is once again sailing around the world, visiting over 30 ports, 28 countries, 5 continents. On its incredible voyage, for the first time, it will combine the traditional training activities of Officer Cadets with the promotion of Made in Italy excellence.
Would’ja look at that thing. (They really were doing that, and then I had to make them do it again…)
She stands by the gangway, to welcome you aboard.
From the ship, looking at the last bit of the entrance line that streams behind the buildings and down past the vip parking lot. Thankfully we got there early since by the time we left the line was three times as long as when we arrived. I enjoy me some band music!
Italiano, no?! and what a technical and physical feat it must be to get all those sails out, and then back in.
Let’s ask youtube how this works. And of course youtube obliges with a detailed explanation:
How to Sail a Full-Rigged Ship.
A polished brass fun-house mirror (with Statler and Waldorf).
Rick took this picture where we look more “normal”.
This is a training vessel and I think these guys are getting their turn to climb the masts. The crew on the right look like they’ve done it a few times before and were posing for some professional photographers on the dock.
There were a few pavilions promoting all things Italy including tourism and various products. Tony found a spot between shows.
I took this in the morning walking from the parking lot (lovin’ that cool June gloom in July)…
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…and then after the ship we went on to lunch at the 22nd Street Landing.
Next stop, a buzz up to Palos Verdes to check on the construction of Daniel and Eivor’s complete remodel…
…and to spend a little while admiring their block party, more than enough America for me right now.
