I had a really busy first 2 days on the ship playing a lot and then going to meetings, safety trainings, and learning about how stuff works here. But now that that’s all over, it’s been really fun!
Tuesday I didn’t play until 10pm, so I had the whole day in Monte Carlo free! I walked to the casino area, a beach area, and then up the steep hill to this huge old elegant hotel. The neighborhoods around there had some of the most beautiful architecture I’ve ever seen. I walked for maybe 4 or 5 hours just looking and taking pictures.
I played 3 sets each the first 2 days I was here, which is a lot! One of the performances was on the top deck right next to the pool while we were sailing out of Barcelona. And since it’s a huge ship, when you’re on the top deck you have an amazing view of anywhere you are. So I was playing drums while looking over Barcelona as we sailed by. It was really cool!
The Lido, which is our dining hall, is also up on the top deck. We eat the same food the guests do and sit in the same area as them, which is different than other ships, so I’m pretty lucky. I had quail one night, I’ve had steak a couple times. There’s always really good food and a big variety. But one of the cool things is we can eat outside too. So the first 2 days I was eating breakfast and lunch while looking over Barcelona. Then the next day, I woke up to eat breakfast looking over the insanely beautiful Monte Carlo. I don’t want to say Monte Carlo is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to, cause I’m going to so many other cities… but Monte Carlo is the most beautiful place I’ve been to YET.
Yesterday I went to Rome. There are shore excursions that guests can purchase. Some of them cost a lot of money, but if there are open spots the crew can go on them for free. So I got to go on a $200 tour to Rome FO FREE! First we went to the St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, then the Colosseum, then had a lunch of lasagna, tiramisu and wine (remember, I haven’t spent a dime yet), and then walked around to the Trevi Fountains, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, and some other places downtown. It was incredible!
Today I’m in Sicily for my birthday and I’m going on another excursion! I wish everyone reading this could be over here to celebrate with me!
Caio!
Theo, you dog you. Sounds amazing.
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