Now my pictures are out of order but I am trying. This is Greg talking to a staff member as we go through the Mesina Straight. Even though the straight is wide, by law a pilot boat must go beside to guide the way. The guide boat is a small boat.
The above is a photo of the Italian shoreline from the ship. On the other side of the water is Stromboli, a volcano that is still active. We could see smoke coming from the middle of the crator.
Hi again. Here our ship is docked in Piraeus, a suburb of Athens. The ship is magnificent. Some different musical group playing in three different places on the ship at one time, a live show in the theatre every night, games of all sorts, a grand casino and food lounges everywhere. 
It is a long way down! November 17, 2010
I happen to have lost track of time. However, I do remember that today we docked in Piraeus and then Greg and I took the metro/train into Athens to visit the Acropolis. Upon entering the tube, Greg again, was surrounded and pushed by two men while the woman brushed up against him while feeling his pocket. Greg just flung his hand hard down by his side and the three of them just looked like they did not know what they were doing. Now I here that Moiya lost her wallet. But nevertheless, we continue to travel.
Just a stunning panoramic view of Athens from the Acropolis.So many uneven stairs to walk up to get to the top of the Acropolis but such a wondrous sight; a panoramic view from all sides when you get to the top. 
The sea is beautiful. Yesterday we went through the Mesina Straights, between Sicily and Italy. Today the ship is floating back and forth, more than ever.
Greg did Rome on his own for 7.5 hours. I did eight days in May in Rome so I stayed on the ship.
Greg also did Florence with an excursion group.
Tomorrow we are in Turkey and go on an excursion together to see more old rocks and ruins. We are having a holiday of a lifetime!
Looks like so much fun! Greg, stop looking so rich! You need to buy some shabby clothes and spread some dirt on your face. Poke one of your big toes through a shoe and perhaps you will look grubby enough to be left alone.
ReplyDeleteYou are having a grand adventure. Keep having fun, posting amazing pictures. I love the one of you looking over the ridge with your hair being blown by the wind, and Greg, great shot of you sitting on the stone wall with that dapper hat on.
Will hear more stories over the holidays. Come back safe!
I, too, read Wyona's post with great interest. I like the shot with Greg's face silhouetted in the foreground against the porthole through which we can see the ocean.
ReplyDeleteAnd is that Wyona in a hijab in one of the pictures?
My favorite line of text is "We are having a holiday of a lifetime!"
Thanks for summing it up that way. No couple deserves that kind of happines more than you two.