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A Picture Perfect Day on Celebrity Solstice In Villafrance
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Dec 3, 2009
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Today was our second port day and with so many not so good things resulting from Yesterday’s bad weather it was refreshing to have the weather cooperating and giving us a picture perfect day in port. Villafrance is nestled in a deep water cove between Nice and Monaco. In some ways it reminded me of the Mexican port of Zihuatenejo, except instead of beautiful hotels lining the hill sides; it featured many stunning private homes. The town itself didn’t have a lot to offer other than a beautiful setting and quaint buildings , but it was worth the tender ride into town to brows the few little shops. There were plenty of interesting café’s as well, but since we had just eaten on the ship we just stuck to a nice walk and some souvenir shopping. Many other passengers chose to take the train to Nice or Monaco, or a ships tour to those locations and more. Our simple walk around town in this charming village was plenty of activity for us, so we hopped back on the tender to ship after just a short time in town.

Back on board the ship the kids have continued to enjoy the Fun Factory. Savannah had fun making glass bead necklaces with the counselors, and Sean enjoyed play at the lawn club with another teen.
Last night was the first of the ship’s formal night, and though we didn’t feel out of place …

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