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Chania, Crete, Greece Crete was our last stop in Greece. If Rhodes had been an anti-climax, Crete was … well … maybe this trip was just getting a little long. It did afford us to do some final shopping in … Continue reading
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Rhodes, Greece We arrived dockside at the walled city of Rhodes, Greece early in the morning. Rhodes is situated in the north-east tip of the island also known as Rhodes. It borders the Aegean Sea to the north, the east … Continue reading
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Ephesus “Under the Roof” This album is dedicated to a walking tour through the Terrace Houses of Ephesus. This topic deserves a discussion of its own, as I think you will see. Related album: Ephesus City Ruins. From the time … Continue reading
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The Ancient City of Ephesus Related Album: Ephesus Terrace Houses We encountered so much history on our Mediterranean cruise. The Acropolis in Athens was interesting, but the crowds made it hard to appreciate. I take nothing away from Pompeii, where … Continue reading
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This may have been the most dramatic stop on our cruise. Santorini is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 125 miles southeast from Greece’s mainland. Santorini is one of several islands that make up a small, circular archipelago, the … Continue reading
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Mykonos is a beautiful little town of about 10,000 people on a Greek island of the same name. Tourism is its major industry, with cruise ships bringing thousands of visitors a day. It’s also known for its cosmopolitan nightlife. Many international … Continue reading
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September 7, 2013 Seeing the famous Acropolis in the heart of Athens, Greece was something on my bucket list. It turned out to be somewhat of a disappointment. The massive crowds and ongoing major renovation with accompanying cranes and scaffolding … Continue reading
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September 5, 2013 The second stop on our Mediterranean cruise was Malta. Malta, a small island nation, is situated about 60 miles south of Sicily. We anchored at the capital of the country, Valletta. This was just a quick stop … Continue reading
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Walking Among the Ghosts of Pompeii (20 photos) September 4, 2013 An early port-of-call on our recent Mediterranean cruise was Naples. Nearby Pompeii was first settled in the 6th or 7th century BC by the Greeks. It was conquered by Romans in … Continue reading
