Disney Mediterranean Cruise Day 3 - Pisa, Italy

Day 3 - Pisa, Italy

The next morning we arrived to the port of La Spezia, Italy for our adventure into Pisa. Pisa became a Roman colony and was developed in 179 BC. During the Middle ages, the buildings that made Pisa famous were built such as the well known Leaning Tower. This tower is the symbol of Pisa, it is a 56 metre high bell tower, leaning to one side because of the soft ground which makes up the subsoil of Pisa. It currently leans 3 metres and 99 centimetres out of the vertical. We took a little train tour of this Old Medieval Town visiting the historic Miracle Square with its Baptistery and Cathedral, overlooked by the Leaning Tower. The kids learned a few Italian words as well...Ciao (Hello), Arrivederci (Goodbye), Grazie (Thank you), Prego (You're Welcome) and Nave (Ship). 

Cathedral

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Jon holding up the Tower

Goofy painting the back of the ship

Disney Mediterranean Cruise - Day 1 and 2 Embarkation and Cannes/Nice, France

It was a Magical week!!! We had the most amazing time cruising the Mediterranean for 8 days on the Disney Magic Ship out of the Barcelona, Spain port. It was a trip to remember, we went with some friends we met here in Aberdeen: Christi, Stephen, Brantley and Brady Hollis along with Stephen's brother and family. We arrived in Barcelona the day before from Aberdeen after a cancelled connecting flight (pilot strike!!) but luckily were able to get on the next flight connection out of Paris, France. We arrived at the ship the morning of July 30 around 10:30 am to board and were greeted by Mickey Mouse. Since we had an early boarding time it was smooth sailing getting on the ship and we had time to eat lunch and spend time at the pool in the afternoon before the Embarkation Party at 4 pm. The party was great, it was by the Goofy pool on the top Deck and our kids were right in front for the show. What a great start to our cruise, we saw Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Daisy, Chip and Dale...the whole gang was there and there was confetti and a Disney horn that sounded upon departure of the ship. This was going to be an exciting week...

In the Kids Club!!!

First evening Show

Day 1 - Sunday, July 31 - Cannes and Nice, France

We arrived at the port of Cannes, France in the French Riviera. So beautiful, it is one of the more modern resort areas with seaside villas with great views and is a popular vacation spot. Cannes is the host of the Cannes Film Festival and is famous for its luxury shops and designer fashion. We took a 4 hour excursion to tour the city and walk the streets and visit the beach. The kids enjoyed riding a small train through the town.

Pre School Graduate!!!

Trent graduated from Pre School at the International School of Aberdeen in June. Although we were not able to attend the graduation ceremony because we were in Texas then, he was able to put on his cap and gown for pictures with the class before he left. So cute, can't believe my little boy will be heading to Kindergarten at the ISA this next year!!!!