Sunny but refreshing morning in Ljubliana. The big, green bus of Flix bus company arrived 15 minutes before de schedule. I took the upper level front seat for the better view. And the panoramic views were nice during 1,5-hours drive to Trieste. We crossed the border without any stops. In Trieste they dropped passengers in front of the railway station. I strted the walk to the coast. No visible ships! I asked locals. Bordello Italiano. They sent me to the pier 7 – 4 kilometers south. Yes, Costa ship was there, but at the gate the security said that I must go to Stazione Marittima near the marina to register, made the test and then they will bring me to the ship by the shuttle bus. Uff!
Finally I was aboard only at 3 pm. My last expensive inside cabin is nice. A bottle of champagne and basket of fruits were waiting for the frequent traveller in the cabin.
Soon I had orientation meeting with English speaking hostess. She said that you are allowed to go ashore only on a Costa excursion. Miserable! Tomorrow we have day at sea. It was windy today. I hope that the sea will be calm at night!
