Month: March 2021

I am finding it hard to remain positive about our return to cruising as lines continue to cancel their itineraries month by month into the future.  As of the writing of this article the suspension of sailings are now in effect until the end of June, and the CDC out of the United States has…

We were following a Rick Steves’ walk through the “Heart of Rome” when upon rounding a corner from an unassuming side street we came face to face with the Pantheon.  It literally took our breath away.  We had seen photos and travel shows related to the Pantheon but it cannot compare to actually seeing it…

Undeniably the most iconic site of Ancient Rome is the Colosseum.  Identified as one of the top tourist attractions in the Eternal City, combined with the Roman Forum and a side trip to the Capitoline Museum, it provides the interested traveller with information about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. In this installation…

As we continue our exploration of the ancient sites of Europe we will take a trip to the city of Pompeii at the base of Mount Vesuvius in the southern part of Italy.  Afterwards travel to nearby Naples to explore the Archeological Museum that displays the artifacts from this doomed ancient city. Mount Vesuvius has…

As we continue our exploration of the ancient sites of Europe we will visit the capital city of Greece to explore the Parthenon. Located high over the city of Athens on the Acropolis, this marble temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was built between 447 and 432 BC during the height of the…