MEDITERRANEAN magic
We’re sailing out of Santorini, following the most beautiful sunset I’ve ever seen in my life. I’m watching from my suite’s balcony, but I bet there isn’t one person on board not entranced by the sun as it slowly sinks to meet the calm horizon, turning the sky a fiery orange, then an iridescent pink, and finally settling on a mellow purple.
Our eight-day voyage around the eastern Med began in Venice, where my partner, Lou, and I had a time for a short wander around and a little pamper session in the city’s Hilton Hotel spa before boarding our ship, MSC Lirica. Our cruise was a round-trip from Venice, so we would have more time to explore the Floating City on our return.
As somebody who is new to the cruise experience (this was only my second cruise), I’m still blown away by the ships. I’m an avid fan of all things gadget-related and cruise ships are amazing pieces of
