Athens

Phew, it’s hot, dusty and fabulous here. We’ve walked quite a few miles today around the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the National Garden (where we saw a tortoise ambling about) and caught theEn savoir plus
Phew, it’s hot, dusty and fabulous here. We’ve walked quite a few miles today around the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the National Garden (where we saw a tortoise ambling about) and caught theEn savoir plus
After our first night on the ship we have arrived on the island of Kefalonia. . The ship is incredibly quiet and still at night, you have no idea you are cruising at about 22 knots, zooming along inEn savoir plus
Corfu was lovely. Went for a 10km hike through old olive groves and villages. Had a traditional snack and kept going until finishing at a beach with a swim and a beer. A perfect day out, the weatherEn savoir plus
Gorgeous day. Walked from the port into the old town, then walked the circumference of the walls- decided a bus back would be a good idea! Averaging about 8- 10kms a day at this rate which isn’t aEn savoir plus
Another 3 days, another 30kms, more cevapcici and burek- life’s good! Zadar was interesting- did the 260 steps up the bell tower😅 Yesterday in Trieste saw a couple of amazing castles and had someEn savoir plus
Arrived in Rijeka to a fab accordion band, great welcome to the old country! Wandering the ‘old town’ is what we seem to do each day, mainly from 13th century or so- yep, they’re old!En savoir plus
Great fun in Kotor, driven around by a very proud tuk tuk driver; the first female hired in 6 years of operation- well done her! And she was fun and told us heaps about life In Montenegro- I’d loveEn savoir plus
Left Greece and Katakalon for my birthday in Albania and the ruins of Butrint from about 5th century BC and a wonderful old church from about 11th century (I think??, everything is just ancient!).En savoir plus
Cruised past the Stromboli volcano last night which obliged by spewing out some lava and sparks. Apparently, it’s been active got the last 2000 years; who knew? It was pretty cool though.
In NaplesEn savoir plus
We headed to Rome for a great day, it’s nice to revisit places you’ve been before and then just enjoy wandering about and seeing where you end up. The huge statue near the port is calledEn savoir plus