Overnight we traveled from Argostoli, Greece to Messina, Sicily, a brief jaunt across the Ionian Sea. It was a calm passage. Messina is charming and welcoming, with a nice harbor. It’s the closest city on Sicily to the Italian mainland, and there is a lot of history. People here identify as Sicilian, not Italian, andContinue reading “Messina, Sicily”
Author Archives: ole
Melissai Lake, Drogarati Cave
What is there to do in Kefalonia? Well you can certainly enjoy the day and relax on board your cruise yacht. Or you can tour around, and what is there to see? First up, the underwater Melissai Lake. Turns out Kefalonia has a lot of groundwater flowing under the island. Can we get through thisContinue reading “Melissai Lake, Drogarati Cave”
In Argostoli
Another of those beautiful Greek Island places you hear about is Argostoli, the capital of the Island of Cephalonia (aka Kefalonia) largest of the Ionian Islands on the West side of Greece. We arrived overnight: First view of Argostoli is just like you’d think: white houses on hillsides surrounding a cute little harbor. We sharedContinue reading “In Argostoli”
On to Corfu
Overnight we continued exited the Bay of Corinth and headed North up the West Coast of Greece to the Island of Corfu, or Kerkyra as it is known locally. It’s right offshore and right near the Albanian border. Entering the harbor, already occupied by a much larger cruise ship. That much larger (!) Next up,Continue reading “On to Corfu”
Itea and the Oracles of Delphi
Once in the Bay of Corinth, we proceeded to the small port of Itea, near the ancient city of Delphi, home of the famous Oracles. Approaching shore. Enjoying the first Mojito of the trip. Won’t be the last. A cute little tugboat stands by while we dock. This happened everywhere, but nowhere was the tugContinue reading “Itea and the Oracles of Delphi”
Through the canal to Corinth
Overnight we voyaged from Piraeus, the harbor town of Athens, to the opening of the Corinth canal, an 18th century man-made shortcut across the neck of the Peloponnesian peninsula. If you look at this map, you’ll see Athens and Piraeus at the middle right, and Corinth in the middle, just the other side of theContinue reading “Through the canal to Corinth”
All aboard!
Today we head for our yacht (500’ long, 300 guests, is that a yacht?): pretty exciting for me; I’ve never been on a cruise ship, ever! 300 guests is a pretty small cruise ship, chosen deliberately for the different atmosphere and the ability to dock in smaller harbors; it brings up the thought: “first timeContinue reading “All aboard!”
Athina and Thie
Time for lunch … and our first chance to try Greek cuisine … in the hands of Athina: Wow, just wow. Next up, a repose poolside: The water is cool, but not too cool 🙂 And later, dinner in town – The Fork seems to be the “Open Table” of Athens (had previously used itContinue reading “Athina and Thie”
Athens, just like I pictured
And so we are in Athens, within easy viewing range of the magnificent Acropolis, a giant outcropping of rock in the city center, topped by the Parthenon. A mere 3,300 years old, and looking good. Looks pretty good in the day, too. Heading over in a bit for a closer look… A quick word aboutContinue reading “Athens, just like I pictured”
On the road (and water) again…
And so I find myself on the road again, and/or should I say water; a two week cruise from Athens to Barcelona, by way of many amazing destinations in Greece and Italy. And via a [smallish] cruise ship – a first for us, and first of many firsts, no doubt… But first, as usual, packing!Continue reading “On the road (and water) again…”
How did I get here 