Naxos 6.27.2007
Rested in Naxos, beautiful hotel and pool, we go exploring, walk the Aegean shore, enjoy an incredible meal, but have to leave too soon. theyweretasty
Athens to Naxos 6.26.2007
Check out of the hotel intending to take a ship to Paros, miss the boat, catch the next, then miss Paros, and wind up at Naxos near midnight. theyweretasty
Athens 6.25.2007 (Recovery Day)
Out too late with hotel staff and guests, we stay another day to rest, lounging like locals living on souvlaki and Mythos, and make island plans. theyweretasty
Athens 6.24.2007
Exploring Athens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Acropolis, incredible street art, and go out for evening dancing and karaoke. theyweretasty
Athens 6.23.2007
Arriving at Athens Airport at night, must wait until morning when the trains run again. Exhausted by the time we make it to the hotel. theyweretasty
Rome to Athens, GREECE 6.22.2007
Last day in Rome, robbed for plane tickets and time at the station while international bag thieves snatch our companion’s dirty laundry. theyweretasty
Rome 6.21.2007
Early morning, Saint Peter’s Basilica is mobbed with tourists, so instead we explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. theyweretasty
Rome 6.20.2007
Exploring expensive Rome, we visit Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, and beyond! theyweretasty
Florence to Rome 6.19.2007
Train form Florence to Rome, we get separated, reunited, lost together, and find the hotel before an affordable dinner of Roman Chinese food. theyweretasty
Florence 6.18.2007
Exploring Piazzale degli Uffizi, cross the Arno River via Ponte Vechio, get blessed at San Miniato Al Monte, and sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo. theyweretasty
Pisa to Florence 6.17.2007
Unforgettable day, we visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa before taking a train to see the Florence Cathedral Duomo, Belltower, and Baptisery. theyweretasty
Nice to Pisa, ITALY 6.16.2007
Leaving Nice, France for Pisa, Italy where we enjoy a pricey dinner and walk the bustling Arno River front during the wild Luminaria festival. theyweretasty
Nice 6.15.2007
A rainy morning in Nice, the weather clears, we attempt St. Nicholas’ Cathedral again, and buy train tickets to Pisa, Italy for the next day. theyweretasty
Nice 6.14.2007
First morning in Nice, we sleep late and later walk the Promenade des Anglais to the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas to find it closed. theyweretasty
Marseilles to Nice 6.13.2007
From Marseilles to Nice by train, we find a hotel with a Mediterranean view, and go for an interesting night walk along the Promenade des Anglais. theyweretasty