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The crew of Miss Lone Star, currently docked in Gaeta, Italy, balances boat maintenance with a budget-conscious land tour of Rome and Pisa. While moored, the crew manages repairs after a storm damages a fender, the gangway, and a water hose.3:54 To minimize expenses, the crew travels from Formia to Rome by bus and regional train, opting for lower-cost tickets to save approximately 50 dollars.10:36 In Rome, they visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, noting that purchasing tickets at the Roman Forum entrance allows visitors to skip the longer lines found at the main Colosseum gate.12:18 The group also visits the Leaning Tower of Pisa, observing that the structure’s tilt began during its initial construction.15:54 Throughout the trip, the crew maintains a strict budget by preparing meals on board, purchasing inexpensive local wine, and walking between city sights to avoid taxi fares.7:18

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