Ellie Beach
July 21, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After walking through the old town, we made our way to Ellie Beach. It was a typical European beach; crowded, warm aquamarine water with beach chairs to rent. The boys enjoyed the diving platform.Read more
Day 3: Another fun day at sea
July 22, 2016, Eastern Mediterranean ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After an early bed time plus an extra hour from the time change, Braden woke up to see the sun rise. We were all up relatively early to enjoy the ships activities... Definitely getting used to theRead more
Sky Course
July 22, 2016, Eastern Mediterranean ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Just a short lineup away to a whole lot of scariness. Aaron had no fear and tried to do it with no hands!
Sky Ride
July 22, 2016, Eastern Mediterranean ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After a 45 min wait, we got on the Sky Ride. Just slightly scary but mostly enjoyable.
Ping pong - King pong
July 22, 2016, Eastern Mediterranean ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Aaron spent much time here competing for the King Pong title.
Burger bar for lunch
July 22, 2016, Eastern Mediterranean ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The boys met up with a family from Ottawa and sat in for a few games of Dutch Blitz.
Day 4: Valetta, Malta
July 23, 2016 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We woke up to the beautiful sights in the port of Valetta, Malta. After some haggling with pushy tour guides, we decided to go with a local HOHO bus company to see the sights.
Mdina Glass
July 23, 2016 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Our first stop on the bus tour was a stop at the Mdina Glass factory.
Mdina Gate
July 23, 2016 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The medieval city of Mdina was beautifully restored to its glory days with beautiful flags and limestone buildings throughout the entire city. On the way back to Valetta, the boys slept through anRead more
the Commonwealth Walkway
July 23, 2016 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We wandered around the town of Valetta after and saw many touristy shops and restaurants.
Castille
July 23, 2016 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Every old town has one...
The swimming hole
July 23, 2016 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
After a near death encounter with a HOHO bus and Neil, we decided Not to go to the Blue Grotto but walked to the local swimming beach near the cruise ship terminal. There, we had a swim and met JoyceRead more
Second World War Siege Memorial
July 23, 2016 in Malta ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
On the way back to the terminal, we passed by this bell tower.
Day 5:. Messina, Sicilly
July 24, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After wading our way through the sea of tour guides, our family of 4 decided to see Messina by foot. Our first stop was the Piazza Duomo where we sat through part of a sunday mass.
santuario montalto
July 24, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We then hiked uphill to a view point at another church. The streets were very dirty and big piles of garbage were everywhere.
sacrario Cristo Re
July 24, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Next stop was the Shrine of the fallen soldiers of the world wars. Most tourists just stopped to take a picture but we were fortunate enough to go on a guided tour with Maria, a volunteer student. SheRead more
Beach
July 24, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The boys insisted on a beach stop after seeing all the old stuff. Neil did his 1 geocache and then we took the tram towards the beach. On the way we met Ashley and Cary, the honeymooners from N.Read more
Day 6: Napoli, Italia
July 25, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We arrived in Napoli bright and early to make the trek to Pompeii. Once again, we were accosted by taxi drivers. We then walked to the brand new metro which took us to the train station. Neil isRead more
Pompeii
July 25, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We met up with an American family from Washington DC when we discovered we had to switch trains to get to Pompeii Scavi. We joined an English tour led by our knowledgeable and lovely guide, Paola.Read more
grand foyer
July 25, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
This is where gladiators trained. The white house in the first picture is the current day ground level before excavation.
teatro grande
July 25, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The large theatre was built in the 2nd century BC and it seated 1500
the streets of pompeii & tempio di Iside
July 25, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Somewhere along one of these streets, I lost our group while I was refilling my water bottle. I wandered aimlessly for a half hour amidst the sea of tourists looking for Paola's non descript brownRead more
the grand villa (domus)
July 25, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Atrium... Original painting... Fresco's on wall...mosaics... the garden dining room...
basilica
July 25, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
House of justice... Venetian plaster... the dog of Pompeii plus other plaster citizens.
Pompeii Amphitheatre
July 25, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
This is the amphitheatre with seating for 5000. Also, another pic of ancient fast food restaurant.