Some statues on board the Ex Costa Firenze. When I was on board the Costa Firenze a couple of years ago I took some photos of some of the statues that were there. Dante and especially these two of a girl walking her dog (which were at the Sunset Bar) that reminded me so much of my wife walking our pitbull.
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Costa Firenze is the fifth Vista-class cruise ship built at the Marghera shipyard. Originally designed for the Chinese market by Costa Asia, a subsidiary of the Italian shipping company Costa Crociere, following the COVID-19 pandemic it was subsequently deployed for the European market. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Some statues on board the Ex Costa Firenze – Quelques statues à bord de l’Ex Costa Firenze – Algunas estatuas a bordo del Ex Costa Firenze – Algumas estátuas a bordo do Ex Costa Firenze – Einige Statuen an Bord der Ex Costa Firenze – Một số bức tượng trên tàu Ex Costa Firenze
Stir-fried rice noodles with egg also on board. On the former Costa Firenze (a ship built for the Asian cruise market) there was also a small restaurant in the pool that prepared noodles and quick Asian dishes in the evenings. Stir-fried rice noodles with egg are a versatile and nutritious dish, perfect for those looking for a quick and tasty meal. Originally from Asian cuisine, these noodles have become popular around the world thanks to their simplicity and unique taste. This dish is ideal for a variety of occasions, whether it's a quick lunch at home, a casual dinner with friends or even a meal to enjoy while traveling. The combination of rice noodles, fresh vegetables and eggs offers a perfect balance of carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins, making it a healthy and complete option. One of the most appreciated features of stir-fried rice noodles with egg is their convenience. They are easy to prepare and can be stored in an airtight container, keeping their flavour intact. This also makes them perfect for eating on board, whether it is a boat, train or plane trip. Their lightness and ease of transport make them a great choice for those who are always on the go. The secret to the success of this dish lies in its ability to combine different flavours and textures. The rice noodles, with their soft texture, go perfectly with the crunchy vegetables and creamy eggs. The addition of soy sauce and sesame oil gives the dish a rich and aromatic flavor, which satisfies even the most demanding palates. Stir-fried rice noodles with egg are a dish that combines convenience and taste, ideal for any occasion. Their versatility and unique flavor make them a winning choice for those looking for a quick, nutritious and delicious meal.
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Stir-fried rice noodles with egg also on board – Nouilles de riz sautées avec œuf également à bord – Fideos de arroz salteados con huevo también a bordo – Macarrão de arroz frito com ovo também a bordo – Gebratene Reisnudeln mit Ei ebenfalls an Bord – Bún xào trứng cũng có trên tàu
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The former Costa Firenze in port in Funchal. When I was working on the former Costa Firenze last year I took lots of photos of the ship from the various ports I went out to. For a sailor, especially a Costa Crociere one like me, the yellow funnel is a point of reference when you go out for a walk. I took these photos from the Fort of St. James (Fortaleza de São Tiago) in Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
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The former Costa Firenze in port in Funchal – L’ancien Costa Firenze au port de Funchal – La antigua Costa Firenze en el puerto de Funchal – O antigo Costa Firenze no porto do Funchal – Die ehemalige Costa Firenze im Hafen von Funchal – Costa Firenze trước đây ở cảng ở Funchal – 前科斯塔佛罗伦萨号停泊在丰沙尔港口 – フンシャルの港にある旧コスタ フィレンツェ
When the sea is rough while sailing. Those who decide to take a cruise must always take into account that the ship is on the sea and the weather is always unpredictable. It doesn't matter if you are in the immense Ocean or in the more reassuring Adriatic Sea: when nature decides to raise the wind and the waves start to increase, the ship begins to rock. No problem though: modern ships are so large (and have stabilization systems) that the wave motion makes them move very little compared to the past! but they do move a little! What to do? Don't think about it too much and let yourself be lulled by the movement!
I took these photos last year from my ex Costa Firenze.
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When the sea is rough while sailing – Quand la mer est agitée en naviguant – Cuando el mar está agitado mientras navegas – Quando o mar está agitado enquanto navegamos – Quando o mar está agitado enquanto navegamos – Khi biển động khi chèo thuyền
An excellent Angus fillet enjoyed on board the ex Costa Firenze. When I manage to eat at the steakhouse on board one of our ships I always order the fillet because it is the cut of meat that I love the most. Don't these photos make your mouth water?
And it's just one of the many culinary offerings of Costa Crociere (here to see some).
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An excellent Angus fillet enjoyed on board the former Costa Firenze – Un excellent filet d’Angus dégusté à bord de l’ancien Costa Firenze – Un excelente filete de Angus disfrutado a bordo del antiguo Costa Firenze – Um excelente filé Angus degustado a bordo do antigo Costa Firenze – Ein ausgezeichnetes Angusfilet, genossen an Bord der ehemaligen Costa Firenze – Món phi lê Angus hảo hạng được thưởng thức trên tàu Costa Firenze trước đây – 在前 Costa Firenze 船上享用美味的安格斯鱼片 – 旧コスタ フィレンツェ船上で味わう絶品アンガスフィレ
Departure from Geiranger from the Costa Firenze. Surely one of the most unforgettable stretches of sea in the world is when the ship leaves from the small town of Geiranger and, traveling along the famous Geirangerfiord, passes between the two famous waterfalls (the Seven Sisters and the Pretender). In this photo, taken from the stern of the former Costa Firenze, all the colors of Northern Europe.
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The Geirangerfjord (Geirangerfjorden) is a fjord in the Norwegian region of Sunnmøre in the south of the county of Møre og Romsdal. It is a branch of the much larger Storfjorden and within it is the famous village of Geiranger. The fjord is one of the most visited natural sites in Norway and since 2005 it is included, together with the Nærøyfjord, in the List of World Heritage Sites drawn up by UNESCO. The presence of these two fjords in the list is however threatened by a plan to build some power lines through the fjord. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Departure from Geiranger by Costa Firenze ship – Le départ de Geiranger du navire Costa Firenze – La salida de Geiranger desde el barco Costa Firenze. – A saída de Geiranger do navio Costa Firenze – Die Abfahrt von Geiranger mit dem Schiff Costa Firenze – Sự khởi hành từ Geiranger từ tàu Costa Firenze
Salmone marinato a bordo della nave. A bordo delle navi da crociera il cibo non manca mai. La qualità e l’estetica dei piatti, specialmente nell’ultimo decennio, è cambiata molto cercando di far capire che non conta solamente la quantità. Lo scorso anno, per la crociera di Natale e Capodanno mia moglie era a bordo con me (sulla ex Costa Firenze) e siamo andati spesso al ristorante per la cena. Questo era uno dei piatti del menù di Natale (se non ricordo male il giorno): Salmone marinato nella barbabietola con vodka e lime. Ed era veramente buonissimo!
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La marinatura è una tecnica di cucina tradizionale per la preparazione delle carni, dei pesci e delle verdure alla cottura o, anche, un’alternativa alla cottura stessa. Essa consiste nell’immersione di cibo cotto o crudo (in questo caso tagliato a fette sottili), per un tempo variabile, in un liquido tipicamente composto da tre tipi di ingredienti: acidi, come ad esempio aceto, succo di limone, vino, birra; oli; aromi (spezie ed erbe). La marinatura nasce con lo scopo di estendere la conservazione degli alimenti, prima ancora che di insaporirli. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A marinated salmon for dinner on board the ship – Un saumon mariné pour le dîner à bord du navire – Un salmón marinado para cenar a bordo del barco – Um salmão marinado para jantar a bordo do navio – Ein marinierter Lachs zum Abendessen an Bord des Schiffes – Cá hồi ướp cho bữa tối trên tàu
La ex Costa Firenze ormeggiata in porto a Lisbona. Lo scorso anno mi trovavo a lavorare sulla ex Costa Firenze e ho scattato moltissime foto della nave dai vari porti in cui uscivo. Qui ero appena fuori dal terminal di Lisbona.
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The former Costa Firenze docked in Lisbon port – L’ancien Costa Firenze amarré dans le port de Lisbonne – El antiguo Costa Firenze atracado en el puerto de Lisboa – O antigo Costa Firenze atracou no porto de Lisboa – Die ehemalige Costa Firenze machte im Hafen von Lissabon fest – Tàu Costa Firenze trước đây neo đậu tại cảng Lisbon
The art of folding towels for cabins. In many vacation spots, when you return to your room or when you enter it for the first time, you find on the bed some towels artfully folded to take the shape of some animal. On ships there are still many cabin attendants who know how to do them and, on the ship I was on last year (the Costa Firenze), at the end of the cruise there was a parade in the pool and the Housekeeping department made two tables of these little animals! Obviously all the passengers lined up to take pictures!
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The art of folding towels for the cabins – L’art de plier les serviettes pour les cabines – El arte de doblar toallas para las cabañas – A arte de dobrar toalhas para as cabines – Die Kunst, Handtücher für die Kabinen zu falten – Nghệ thuật gấp khăn tắm cho cabin – 客舱毛巾折叠艺术 – キャビン用のタオルを折りたたむ技術
Il fumaiolo giallo della Firenze a Flam in Norvegia. Una ciminira inconfondibile: la C blu sul giallo di Costa Crociere. Lo scorso anno mi trovavo a lavorare sulla Costa Firenze e, dopo tanti anni, sono stato nel Nord Europa. Qui la nave si trovava nel piccolo porto di Flam situato al termine di uno dei fiordi più belli della regione. Due passi fuori ed immancabile la foto della ciminiera!
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Flåm is a Norwegian village of about 500 inhabitants, at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord. The village is located in the municipality of Aurland, in the county of Vestland, Norway. It is touched by the European route E16. The valley of Flåm was formed by the thick layer of ice that remained in this area for millions of years: the erosion of the glacier made the land sink, creating the deep and wide valleys that attract a large number of tourists every year. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The yellow funnel of the Costa Firenze ship in Flam, Norway – La cheminée jaune du navire Costa Firenze à Flam, Norvège – La chimenea amarilla del barco Costa Firenze en Flam, Noruega – A chaminé amarela do navio Costa Firenze em Flam, Noruega – Der gelbe Schornstein des Schiffes Costa Firenze in Flam, Norwegen – Ống khói màu vàng của tàu Costa Firenze ở Flam, Na Uy
