Leaving Katakolon for Izmir, Turkey

We left right on time (1 PM).  Here are a few photos from the MSC dock and the deck of the MSC Magnifica.  Tonight is the gala event, and I sat with folks (mom, dad, son and all four grandparents from Italy) who spoke no English.  Their son tried to translate, but I think my souther dialect confused him.

This ship is gigantic (Note the size of folks walking beside the bus).

A tugboat and a passenger boat ... Someone missed the time for return.

Removing the rope and getting underway.

The weather is perfect, and many are enjoying the sun on the upper decks.