Mediterranean Cruise
One of the best ways to see the area in the Mediterranean is by cruise ship. Here are some of the highlights from our for an adventure in the Mediterranean the MSC Poesia.
After a month long stay in Italy, we sailed out of Venice for some of the Mediterranean must sees.
When most people think of a Mediterranean cruise they probably think of Athens, Greece and the Parthenon! We stopped there and half a dozen other amazing destinations.
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power. It took nine years for the structure to be completed and an additional six to finish all of the decorative elements. This was also another site that was in the middle of restoration during our travels.
One of my favorite stops was Olympia. Olympia is an ancient site that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus. Unfortunately, many of the ruins have fallen over times.
You can test your running skills on part of the remaining track at Olympia.
Dubrovnik is Croatia’s most popular cruise destination. This newly popular destination, due to the success of Game of Thrones, is quite the sight. When you cross over the drawbridge you can hear the theme song in your head...mostly because a violin player is playing the song around the corner. Visitors can take a walk along the city walls that surrounds the Old City. The walk takes a couple of hours and offers stunning views of the coast and a bird’s eye view of the city.
The beaches in Albania aren't like the typical beaches we love. These are stone and rock "sand" beaches. While the water was crystal clear, it took few attempts to enter the water barefoot.
Greek food is in my top five cuisines. Pita is my favorite vehicle for dips and spreads. You can put just about anything on pita bread and I am happy. Greece makes wide use of vegetables, olive oil, grains, fish, cheeses (feta is my favorite), and meat.
We always choose the local beer when we could. Tim even kept a log of the beers he tried around the world.
