Not much to report other than a lazy day of rest and food.
We passed through the Straits of Messina, a sea lane famous for several important sea battles. The Battle of the Strait of Messina was fought on 276 BC when a Carthaginian fleet attacked the Roman fleet. The most recent battle in 1940 when British torpedo bombers (swordfish) attackef Italian fleet at harbour in Taranto and did serious damage. The Italians retreated to Naples through the strait to prevent further attacks. The Japanese took note and 12 months later duplicated the attack at Pearl harbour on a larger scale.
We also dined in ship exclusive French restaurant and ate snails. They tasted strongly of garlic and butter.
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