We lost half a day for sightseeing due to another lengthy train delay. Halfway to Genoa, as we were passing through a tunnel, our train stopped. We had to wait over two hours for a replacement engine and most of that was in the dark, as our car lights went out, with the temperature rising.
Notwithstanding, we still managed to fit in almost all we wanted to see in one day - fortunately our goals for this trip are very light, in keeping with the laid back tenor we planned. We decided to head to the Aquarium first, when the line-up was minimal (unlike when we came out), enjoying a lovely walk along the boardwalk to get there. The aquarium is absolutely a must see. It is really well laid out, with a very large collection of sea creatures, including some very unique and interesting ones. We spent over two hours browsing the exhibits.
Heading into town from this point took us on a good path for the most notable piazzas and buildings. A light lunch at a cafe in a square, marvelling at the architecture and enjoying music by buskers was a great way to start our walking tour. The best areas to visit include Piazza De Ferrari, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and Via Garibaldi, if you have only an afternoon to wander. Just marvelling at the structure of the streets (very hilly) and hidden architectural gems is a highlight.
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