Genoa

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Staying for one night at the Grand Hotel Savioa in Genoa before getting on the cruise ship. Have a nice balcony but it's slightly chilly so the door is now closed.

 The view from the balcony is way better than the street below
 As Paul recommended, the street food is good! Didn't find the squid dish but pizza and a salad worked great after a long & crowded train ride from Rome.
 Time to relax with some local wine
 LG alsow with red and wireless

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