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Tag Archives: Greece
A Day in Athens
Wednesday Dear Elsie We did it! Today was the day we arrived in Athens and got to visit the Parthenon and the Acropolis. First sight of the coast…. There are a few ships in port and this gives rise to … Continue reading
Teddy Goes to Katakolon
Tuesday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we arrived in Katakolon, Greece and I remembered to take Teddy along for the ride! We had a late breakfast, I did some work and then we sauntered into town. Katakolon is the … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cruising the Med, Greece, Katakolon, MSC Magnifica, Teddy, Teddy Travels
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An Afternoon in Corfu
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we glided gently into Corfu. The Mediterranean is calm and easy cruising. The pilot came to take us in… We arrived at 1pm. I went upstairs to take a first look at … Continue reading
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Tagged Corfu, Greece, Old Town, Paleokastritsa
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In & Out of Heraklion, Crete
Right now, I am sitting in one of the lounges on the ship, watching the outer reaches of Greece pass by on my right with dozens of wind mills enthusiastically turning on the hillside just yonder sea. We are on … Continue reading
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Tagged Crete, Greece, Heraklion, Life on the Sinfonia, Southbound Cruise Sinfonia
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