Last September, on the same day of our visit on board “Amerigo Vespucci”, we saw a strange ceremony going on, in the late Sunday afternoon, aside a cruise ship.
A sizable part of the crew was waiting the return of the buses carrying the passengers from their tours, cheering on their arrival, clapping hands and offering refreshments.
A small band was playing behind a banner saying “Welcome Back Home”, as the passengers were returning from some kind of battle and not from visiting cities of the gentle Tuscany.
I wasn't the only one finding this interesting, another passenger was quite taken shooting from the top of his balcony, with his lady patiently waiting to resume a game of cards.Search labels: Amerigo Vespucci
26 comments:
Lucky people.
Interesting shots.
Very interesting! Very interesting!!!
Tourists move in mysterious ways.
This is very weird. Maybe Vogon Poet should write a story about it . . . a mysterious novel.
That's quite a lens that fellow has on his camera.
This is both funny and very well done of the cruise ship crew. Service, service and service…
That's very interesting, I've been on a cruise and the crew was extremely friendly. Looks like everyone is having fun.
These days I think cruise ships need to extend their courtesies and perks in order to ensure a full ship when they sail...
This is rather over-the-top, though!
That's a real nice way to be welcomed back on ship.
Beautiful shot !! Nice one !! Thanks for sharing..
Lol... Looks like they really had a hard time at the leaning tower.
Hey, why do you have that word verification? :-)shmos indeed.
@ ciel - Ooooops!
Wow, could spend some time on the board:)
Lovely post!
I'd never returned back from a battle, but I hope I will be welcomed back like this if I ever do.
I guess everyone who has a daily photo blog from their town would agree that there's no place like home :)
Any excuse for a party. Sure works for me.
I second Andreea!
What a nice hero's welcome home! I guess traditions like this span the cultures. :)
This is too funny!
Even the band! LOL!!!
:-)
It has its charming for sure!
Wonderful set of pictures!
Léia
Oh my! That is a HUGE ship. Can you tell I've never been aboard one?
Wierd... Did you manage to solve the mystery or not?... :-)
@ Andreea - You are absolutely right, but this is not their home: it's only a cruise ship...
@ JM - There is no real mystery here. I see this as an excessive and hypocritical welcome on board, a bit demeaning for the crew members, even if it's part of their job.
Any local onlooker was loudly laughing at this stunt!
Hmm never seen such a ceremony! Nice photos though! Good to see a photographer capture another.... :-D
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I wish I was on a cruise right now!
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