The Last Commission:

Passage to Naples and Naples

28 November  to 5 December 1977

The weather improved as ARK ROYAL left the Toulon area on her way to her next port of call, Naples, and light winds were a pleasant change after our MISTRAL dominated exercise. However our entry into Naples Harbour on Monday 28^th was marred by light rain.

During the week’s visit to Naples most had the chance of seeing something of the surrounding area. Detours, in collaboration with Aloschi Brothers of Naples, organised many tours which included visitors to Vesuveus, Pompei, the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, the island of Capri and Rome, including a papal audience on Wednesday 30^th. Of course we all have different views of each tour and memories will reflect our individual experience – how many times did you visit that Cameo factory? Besides the official tours, many made their own arrangements to other local points of interest. Memories flood back; the cheap food and wine; the incredible driving; the dhobi lines and the bonfires. Most of us liked Naples, for once no boat routine, and we were sorry to depart on the morning of Monday 5^th December

Naples

Papal Visitors

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