2016-07-18 Baretti to Porto Molo Mediceo, Livorno, Italy

This morning we make an early start from Baretti so we can get to Livorno early enough for Ric to get some physio on his ailing back
This morning we make an early start from Baretti so we can get to Livorno early enough for Ric to get some physio on his bad back
We have a very comfortable calm trip passing a few towns along the low lying coast
We have a very calm and comfortable trip passing a few towns along the low lying coast towards Livorno
Passing Quercianella
Passing Quercianella
We approach Torre del Romito (Castle Sonnino)
We approach Torre del Romito (Castle Sonnino)
We drop anchor in this bay so we can have a swim however for the first time we get the anchor caught around presumably a rock!!
We drop anchor in this bay so we can have a swim however for the first time we get the anchor caught around what was presumably a rock!!
With the water too unclear to see the anchor Ric did some amazing manuvering and soon we were free!! Up came the anchor and we departed with great relief!!
With the water too unclear to see the anchor, Ric did some amazing maneuvering and soon we were free!! Up came the anchor and we departed with great relief!!
We continued on towards Livorno and couldn't stop saying how lucky we were to have freed the anchor!!!!
We continued on towards Livorno and couldn’t stop saying how lucky we were to have freed the anchor!!!!
A very low flying helicopter gives us a little fright as we continue along the coast
A very low flying helicopter gives us a little fright as we continue along the coast
With numerous freighters moored nearby we near the outskirts of the large industrial port of Livorno
With numerous freighters moored nearby we near the outskirts of the large industrial port of Livorno
The cranes and the entrance to the port can be seen clearly
The cranes and the entrance to the historical old port can be seen clearly
One of the large ferries leaves the port as we approach
One of the large ferries to Corsica and Sardinia leave the port as we approach
It is now our turn to enter
Although the population of Livorno is only around 160.000, the industrial port is mainly for shipping petroleum and bulk cargo

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As we enter the large port we can't help noticing the lack of fuel tanks, probably due to the low oil prices of the times
As we enter the large port we can’t help noticing the lack of fuel tankers, probably due to the low oil prices of the current times
A statue of the Madonna and child amoungst the cranes overlooks the port
A statue of the Madonna and child amoungst the cranes overlooks the port
A fellow sailor whom we met in Isola d'Elba, told us where to book and safely stay while in Livorno
A fellow sailor whom we met in Isola d’Elba, told us where to book and safely stay while in Porto Livorno

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The large Porto Livorno is made up of numerous canals which all seem to link up somehow
The large Porto Livorno is made up of numerous canals which all seem to link up somehow
Finally we arrive in Porto Molo Mediceo in the heart of the port and with the helpful assistance of young Titsiano the Tangaroa was safely moored
Finally we arrive in Porto Molo Mediceo in the heart of the port and with the helpful assistance of young Titsiano, the Tangaroa was safely moored
A great view of Fortreza Vecchia which is a large old fortress situated in the port
A great view of Fortreza Vecchia which is a large old fortress situated in the port
Looking across to the other side of Porto Mediceo
Looking across to the other side of Porto Mediceo
The port is very secure and has the usual facilities including a bar nearby
The port is very secure and has the usual facilities including a bar nearby
On the other side, our elegant neighbour is flying a boxing Kangaroo
On the other side, our elegant neighbour is flying a boxing Kangaroo!!
Sunset in Porto Livorno
Sunset in Porto Livorno

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