I started the day by packing my bag, checking out of the hotel and storing my bags there. I took the public bus to the Botanical Gardens as it was one of the things open early in the morning. From there I took a bus (almost to CInelandia – because I accidentally typed in…
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Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 18
Last day in Venice… Made good use of the museum card today. Visited Museo Correr (another must see), Ca’ Rezzanico, and Palazzo Mocenigo. Wandered around and took a few pictures…. will post them soon, for now a couple from the phone.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 17
Today we arrived back in Venice and disembarked the Vision of the Seas. Getting to the hotel in Mestre was very easy. The ship arrived in port at 7 AM, which was before the other ships (MSC x 2, NCL Jade, etc.) So there wasn’t much of a queue for public transport. After dropping luggage…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 16
Today’s port was Katakalon, Greece. Had a nice excursion with a total of 12 people from our ship. The tour guide was excellent. We visited Olympia and went inside the museum and the archeological site. Photos to come soon… Tomorrow is a sea day, then back to Venice the following day.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 15
Today’s port is Santorini, Greece. Beautiful views. Ate lunch at a nice place, Obelix.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 14
The port of call today was Kusadasi, Turkey. The shore excursion we booked through Shore Fox turned into a private tour. Started the day at the house of the Virgin Mary. Then we proceeded to Ephesus. Also got to visit the terrace houses, which if you don’t see when you visit Ephesus you are missing…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 13
Relaxing day as sea today. Literally just off the coast of Greece at the moment (able to get cellular service from shore). Tomorrow is Kusadasi, Turkey and Ephesus. Second visit, but visiting new places this time. Ephesus is quite amazing and is one place I recommend people to visit.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 12
Today’s port is Dubrovnik, Croatia. The view from the cable car is worth the wait in the queue. The old town is very beautiful. Below is a picture of the cable car. Below picture of thee old city was taken at the lower cable car entrance: Below are pictures from the viewpoint at the…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 11
One picture from the sailaway from Venice… More to come. I set up a time lapse with my gopro, so I hope to upload that maybe tomorrow if there is a convenient wifi location. If you get a balcony and sail from Venice make sure it is on the port (left) side to be able…