May 31,2024 In the misty rain I did a walkabout to revisit my favorite sites in Rome. In the quiet of the morning before the chaos of the tourist I reflected on the history of this city. The colosseum with the violence of the gladiators that was considered entertainment!, the Roman ruins that represents the …
May 29, 2024 Today I am going to explore inside the Colosseum! I headed out early to get to the meeting spot for my tour but I ran into trouble when I could not find it using google maps. I reset it 5 times and still could not find the right spot so I made …
May 28, 2024 The sky is bright blue and it’s raining, not sure how that happens but I am headed out for what is schedule to be a very busy day! I head to the Vatican Museum where I have booked a ticket to skip the line right when the museum opens because it gets …
May 27, 2024 The day began with us docking in Civitavecchia which is the port city closest to Rome. The transfer to Rome was a bit chaotic as there was way more luggage than there was room in the van. I did hear a lot of Italian which I assumed were swear words as the …
May 25, 2024 Today we are docked in Katakolon, Greece a picturesque town located just 20 miles from Olympia. The ruins of Olympia were my destination for the day. As an Olympic junkie I was anxious to see the site of the original games that was destroyed by an earthquake and has been evacuated and …
May 23, 2024 The day started with a spectacular sunrise that I watch from my balcony as it evolved from pink clouds to the bright sun. I believe that a sunrise is God’s promise for the day so I know this day is going to be incredible. It’s a beautiful sunny but breezy day in …
May 22, 2024 Today we are docked outside the small town of Fira (population of 1517)on the Island of Santorini. The island of Santorini was reshaped by one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in history in 1620 BC which gave the island its unique crescent shape. It is known for its multi-colored lava cliffs that …
May 21 ,2024 A beautiful sunrise began the day Tuesday. The day ended up being a quiet at sea.day. To be honest I really needed it to recover from my crazy busy days in Istanbul. It was a typical sea day with lectures, bridge (really missing my bridge group, Lola and CA), and line dancing. …
May 20,2024 Today I headed of to Cagaloglu Hammam, a historical site nestled in the heart of Istanbul’s Old City to experience a Turkish Bath. Dating back to the 18th century, it offers a unique glimpse into the luxurious world of Ottoman-era bathing culture. The Turkish Baths were a social event for the ladies they …
May 19,2024 Another beautiful morning in Istanbul. I headed down to the square by the New Mosque to feed the wishing birds. Pigeons are revered in Istanbul and if you feed the wishing birds your wish will be granted. My wish was granted immediately with the perfect sunrise!!! I wandered around the park by the …
