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We left Porto Santo Stefano in Monte Argentario, to take the ferry that crosses to island Giglio
Giglio Island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, near the West Coast of Italy
The crossing between Mount Argentario and Giglio Island takes 30-40 minutes
The bow of the ferry is open for carrying people, cars and trucks before leaving.
The boat is cast off and is turning to leave the port and start the crossing to the Island
Two ferry companies go to Giglio Island, one private and one from state, alternating times...
The ferry turns into the harbor and heads for the exit and the Isle of Giglio.
Leaving the Port of San Stefano in Monte Argentario, which is seen in the background
As we cross to the island, we study their rocky geography on the map, to recognize the places to visit.
The vessel close to the island must be waiting to receive the fuel contained in the Costa Concordia.
We see the Port Giglio in the plane of the Island. Just north of the port is partially sunk the Costa Concordia.
Behind the port lies the main buildings of the island of Giglio. There is also a Castle on top of the Island.
Our first view of the Costa Concordia, with vessels working on it to extract the fuel.
On the right of the image is the stone with which the ship crashed, partly attached to the hull.
After passing along the Costa Concordia, we are entering the Port of Giglio in our Ferry.
The green lantern marks one of the entrances to the Port of Giglio.
We are touring the town, approaching the area where the ship Costa Concordia ran aground
After this accident, life in the Island Giglio has changed, these images will remail for many years ...
All technical services are at the disposal of the authorities to assist in this emergence.
"A fallen giant," an image that will not disappear from our eyes. And a sincere tribute to the dead and missing.
We toured the town of Giglio and talked to some people to see how the tragedy affected their lives.
A beautiful and restful town, which lives on tourism, diving, hiking, fishing. Very friendly people.
The shadows in the water are from a first-century Roman villa, buried under water.
The Costa Concordia will not sail the seas with her slender figure any longer. It is now in the Island landscape.
The beautiful Caleta del Saraceno, where is located the sunken first-century Roman villa.
The church where a Ceremony will be held tomorrow for the dead and missing.
Vessels participating actively in all search operations and technical support.
Everything is now done is to minimize the ecological damage that could affect this beautiful area.
Our visit to the island Giglio is complete, the ferry makes its maneuvers to return to Puerto San Stefano.
A visit to remember, striking images that will not forget easily.
The image of the irresponsibility of Captain Schettino join us, as can be so careless?
But we'll have also present to all who helped to minimize damage and help victims of the shipwreck.
Goodbye, Giglio Island, I hope everything can go back to your beautiful tranquility in those charming landscapes.