Argostoli, Greece
On April 14, 2012 we came to the island of Kefallonia, Greece. At 11:00 AM we docked at the end of a pier with a very long walkway into town. The weather was raw and windy so we decided to stay on the ship. The town was a typical seaside Greek village, with the shops closed between 1PM & 4PM. To get here we traveled up a small fjord. Argostoli Pier Tug helped us to dock Along the Fjord Argostoli Small...
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At 9:30 AM on April 11, 2012 we made our way into the port of Piraeus, Greece the gateway to Athens. We spent 2 days here and both days we took the Metro into Athens about a 25 minute ride. On the first day we went to the New Acropolis Museum, which is built of the site of some ancient ruins. Here we spent about an hour looking at this impressive collection while having marvelous views of the Acropolis above. After our visit we decided to go down Ermou Street and do some exploring in the Plaka, the main shopping area. We then had lunch before returning to the ship. On day 2, we decided to go...
Read MoreSantorini, Greece
In Santorini we anchor in the caldera and tender in by local boats. Once on shore we took the cable car to the rim of the caldera, to Fira Town. From here we took a taxi to the town of Oia, which is noted for its blue domed churches. Oia in Santorini Santorini caldera Fira in Santorini Oia in Santorini Oia in Santorini Oia in Santorini Oia in Santorini Oia in Santorini Oia in Santorini Oia in Santorini Oia in Santorini Oia in Santorini Caldera from...
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Piraeus is the water gateway to Athens. From the cruise pier, we walked about 30 minutes to the metro station. From there we took the train into Athens. Once in Athens we went to the Parliament Building, the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, to see the changing of the guard. After the ceremony we strolled down Ermou Street. We went past the Cathedral, several other churches and then wandered the Plaka winding up in Monastiraki Square for lunch. After lunch we wandered the Ancient Agora before heading back to the ship. Acropolis Athens Metro Athens Metro Tomb of the Unknown...
Read MoreVolos, Greece
Volos a seaside port with a shallow harbor. After employing divers to view around the pier, we docked instead of tendering. Here we went to the Archeological Museum and went up Mt. Pelion to the town of Makrinitsa. View of Volos Archaeological Museum Archaeological Museum Archaeological Museum Makrinitsa Makrinitsa Makrinitsa Local herbs Agios Ionnis Church Main square in Makrinitsa Makrinitsa View from...
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When we retired and moved to Florida from Bellport,Long Island, NY, we began to cruise more and for longer periods of time. Our travels have taken us up the Amazon, around South America and the Antarctic, North Africa, the Mediterranean and Black Seas. We hope you enjoy some of our images and that they can help in planning your own dreams.