From a Vesuvius Sunrise to the Bella Chaos of Naples

(Forgive me, I didn’t dress for this clip.) My TV crew and I are on a Mediterranean cruise, filming a special that will air on public television in the fall of 2018. Some of my favorite moments so far have been “sail-ins.” Each morning, I get up and — even before I brush my teeth — I enjoy the view from my balcony. This morning, the sun was peeking its hot head over the volcano of Vesuvius. I just had to share it with you.
Thanks for all the comments here and on Facebook (). They are fun to read. I’ve noticed many of you think cruises are too crowded. Sure, there can be 3,000 people on your ship. But very often, like here in Naples, you dock right in a city center. And, as you’ll see in this clip, you can be deep in the neighborhood fun of the city within a few minutes of getting off the ship.
I visited Naples earlier this year and discovered the amazing district of Sanità: . I just had to bring my TV crew back. We filmed a segment here about how a cruise can feel like an adult summer camp (filled with people hell-bent on seeing the clichés), or you can use it as a springboard for your own series of little adventures. A cruise can be La-La Land or reality...or a little of both.