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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”

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!”

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”

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”

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…”