Month: December 2013

Departing Venice, A Day At Sea and Random Facts

Today we depart Venice and begin our cruise.  Here’s our goodbye to a great and beautiful city.  The ship travels right along the coast of the island and all the great sights of the city are there for us to enjoy. Some assistance from a tug Oh, boy.  Look familiar?  It’s the Costa Magica, the…Continue Reading Departing Venice, A Day At Sea and Random Facts

All aboard ship and off to Athens!

Okay!  We’re back home and happy to be here. This was literally the longest trip of my life, trip of a lifetime they say, and with so many stops and places visited, I thought I should not only document our travels photographically but include brief stories of remembrance and learning as well.  Hence this travelogue…Continue Reading All aboard ship and off to Athens!