A faded and blissfully shaded mural in Pompeii.

We were among so many tourists, all melting in the heat!

A cheese shop in Vietri had our mouth's watering.

Donkeys are much appreciated in the Almalfi, Rafaelle, our guide explains.

Exploring a charming alleyway on Mykonos.

The wind was whipping when we stopped in Mykonos, which felt great given the high summer temps.

Allan was in awe of this puffed bazlama, a tasty Turkish flatbread.

7 nights on the Med

Aug 18–25, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

We’ve had a lovely, smooth sailing this past week on the Odyssey of the Seas, stopping in Santorini, Kusadasi, Mykonos, and Naples.

We celebrated both of our birthdays with much gratitude given a recent health scare that reinforced how precious and fleeting our lives can be!

Given that some recovery is still underway, we spent more time on the ship than off it, admiring Santorini’s white rooftops from afar in the blazing afternoon sun, thankful that we’d have a second chance of visiting in a few more days at an earlier—and cooler—time of day.

We did enjoy exploring Kusadasi, Mykonos, and seeing a bit of the Amalfi coast at Vietri and wandering the ruins of Pompeii.Read more