Pisa, Italy

Our port in Livorno, Italy was met with much anticipation. I couldn’t wait to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But what we saw was SO much more. With most churches in Italy jam-packed inside the city, it was very refreshing to see this “complex” located on so much green grass, almost out of town. […]

Herculaneum

As our Med Cruise continues in Naples, it’s time for another excursion. Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in the year 79. Although the same eruption devastated Herculaneum – instead of hot lava – the town was engulfed in a river of mud flowing down from its slopes, preserving it for centuries. Click […]

Naples, Italy

As our Mediterranean Cruise continues in Naples, we did a walk-about before our excursion later in the day. We explored a New Castle, a fabulous Galleria, and had pizza and a beer at a street-side cafe. Click on the first photo in each group and scroll to see the square photos at full size. To […]

Sicily, Italy

As our Mediterranean Cruise continues, Messina was our next stop. An hour-long bus ride took us to Palazzo Corvaia and the Greek Theatre where the history was incredible and the birds-eye views of the Mediterranean were absolutely stunning. Click on the first photo in each group and scroll to see the square photos at full […]

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Our first overnight at sea brings us to Dubrovnik. As we leave the ship, the first thing that stands out are the beautiful red roofs and the wall that encircles most of the old city. Click on the first photo in each group and scroll to see the square photos at full size. To start […]

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