Portofino

Trips from the boat to shore were made using a little tender.  The sea was calm throughout the whole cruise, and our first stop was at Portofino in Italy.   A prettly little fishing village in the past, now a tourist destination, with a row of quayside cafés and restaurants, and a castle and lighthouse to visit.   It's known for its colourful houses fronting the harbour.   No shortage of money there, either.

We sat outside enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, then I went up the long, steep and narrow stairs to the castle that's also a museum, at the top of the hill.   Fabulous views.   I came back down through the pretty museum gardens that offer different views over the countryside and town.