Friday, September 25, 2009

Bye Bye Vespucci

Amerigo Vespucci training ship, LivornoThe “Amerigo Vespucci” left Livorno yesterday afternoon, we'll see her again next year for another summer training cruise.Amerigo Vespucci training ship, LivornoI took these photos from the entrance of the port, with the ship actually moving, escorted by two tugs and by the pilot boat.Amerigo Vespucci training ship, LivornoOur autumn looks like an extended summer, another dismissal of the superstition that the “Vespucci” brings bad weather.Amerigo Vespucci training ship, LivornoI'll post few more images of our visit on board later next week, I shot so many photos that it's hard to make a choice.

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23 comments:

  1. LowellSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Migod, that's an incredibly beautiful vessel. Just magnificent! I can imagine you took a lot of shots! I'd have burned up several cards!

    Where is it going for the winter? Do you get very cold in Livorno? Snow, ice, etc.?

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  2. IlseSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    Wow! Looks like your part of the world is enjoying the same spectacular fall weather that we are here in New England.

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  3. brattcatSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    You make us feel up close and personal. Fantastic documentation.

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  4. Clueless in BostonSeptember 25, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    Beautiful ship. Can't wait to see some onboard phoos.

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  5. tapirgalSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Ah, that's beautiful! Another fun post. Your pilot boat has one two many letters in the name :)

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  6. Leif HagenSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Was "Sailor Girl" from Lisbon on that boat?! Great snaps = bravo!

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  7. BaruchSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    Great captures - I favour the last one

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  8. KcalpeshSeptember 25, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    For once I thought, I was looking at a period story book! That's an amazing vessel! Thanks for sharing these shots!!!

    - Pixellicious Photos

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  9. SunnySeptember 25, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Very enjoyable. Beautiful ship.
    Sunny :)

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  10. Unseen RajasthanSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I have never seen such a Big Anchor before !!The post is fantastic as usual !!Unseen Rajasthan

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  11. VPSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    @ Jacob - Winter in Livorno is quite mild, it may snow for a day once in a decade.
    The Vespucci usually goes to the Navy yard in La Spezia. Livorno is a commercial port and the Navy hasn't many facilities here.

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  12. GunnSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    She looks like a fine ship, and I really look forward to see photos from the inside.:-)

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  13. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    wow this ship is really stunning!
    Great pictures!
    Léia :)

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  14. WolynskiSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    How can you go wrong with a ship like that? Gorgeous.

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  15. Rob SiemannSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Spectacularly splendid boat! I wish there were more of them around.

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  16. B SQUAREDSeptember 25, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    A wonderful ship. So majestic.

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  17. HildaSeptember 25, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Bye-bye, you gorgeous ship! Sail well and safely.

    You went on board?? Oooooh! I am definitely looking forward to your photos! Good luck with the sorting! ;)

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  18. HalcyonSeptember 25, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Bye bye sailors!!! Can't wait to see the other photos. I know what you mean about choosing.

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  19. LowellSeptember 25, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Thanks, VP! I would guess you are looking forward to winter much as we are...mild but not freezing...a wonderful time here in Central Florida as it must be in Livorno.

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  20. cieldequimperSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    The last shot is my favourite. It's definitely a ciao, not an addio.

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  21. KateSeptember 26, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    The ship is a beauty. Looks too good to be real!

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  22. Mary Stebbins TaittSeptember 26, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    SUPER CAPTURES! LOVE these old time sailing vessels! It is a beauty!

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  23. TinsieOctober 4, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Amazing shots! Looking forward to seeing more of them :-)

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