SpainMahón ferry terminal39°53’25” N 4°15’59” E July 4, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Very quaint looking from the ship. We have an archeological tour here. What a beautiful wwatefront, this place rocks. Property very reasonable too - nice looking 4 bed 2 bath with pool only €223k.
SpainToro39°59’6” N 4°6’49” E
July 4, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Highest point on the island 358m above sea level. Apparently a bull came out of the forest to help some monks discover the peak centuries ago, so they dedicated a church and monastery to the bull. NoRead more
SpainSon Bou39°54’11” N 4°6’57” E July 4, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Amazing prehistoric ruins from about 3500 years ago. Almost completely unexplored as yet, would be a fantastic study for an archeologist. Many of the ruins lived in by Romans and Europeans after theRead more
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About 5m high, this tee shape is the central feature of every one of these buildings, which are assumed to be places of worship and sacrifice. Its known as a Taula or table although far too high for such use, by anyone other than the legendary giants who lived here pre-the great flood.
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This is a store room, attached to one of the bigger houses. Two central pillars (one obscured) hold up the large flat rocks that form the roof. About 3m wide x 6m long x 2.2m high. Surprisingly cool inside. Around 3000 years old.
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Inside the underground burial chamber. Quite large 2-2.2m high maybe 10m long. What looks like a small crypt in that rear cavity...or maybe something to contain fluids or burial dressings. Not really known as excavations not yet studied...
SpainMercado del Claustro39°53’22” N 4°15’58” E
July 4, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Lovely pedestrian area here, lots of steps and stairs but the views make up for it. Did not want to leave but the ship is calling so we can head out before days end. Sigh...
Tyrrhenian Sea38°29’48” N 10°53’34” E July 5, 2016, Tyrrhenian Sea ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
A day at sea on our way to Sicily...
Tyrrhenian Sea38°30’13” N 12°21’15” E
July 5, 2016, Tyrrhenian Sea ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Nearly dinner time ... food on ship is fabulous. Think I've found those kgs I lost mowing 😯
These are on-board ... pool, stairs, casual dining cafe, our room is at far end of corridor on deck 7.
ItalySpiaggia di Villagonia37°50’26” N 15°17’8” E July 6, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
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Mt Etna behind the town of Taormina. Spent time on the beach here 14 years ago - today we go up the mountain..
ItalyTeatro Antico di Taormina37°51’9” N 15°17’29” E
July 6, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
An ancient Greek theatre, in Taormina, Sicily, built in the third century. Still in use for various entertainment functions...concerts, plays, and the like. Has views of the Mediterranean and Mt Etna.
Italyla Montagnola37°42’14” N 15°0’27” E July 6, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
3000m mountain.
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Its known as one mountain but has numerous volcanic cones. That peak is the the highest .. pic taken from about 1000m up the 3000m mountain.
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Drive up to here where 3 recent eruptions occurred since 2001. Lava everywhere
MaltaHerbert Ganado Gardens35°53’21” N 14°30’31” E
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What a picture. Lovely old home on top of the cliff overlooking the harbour at Mahon.