Friday, June 1, 2007 Wednesday – Olbia, Sardinia Well, I have a big job to do in order to bring you up-to-date. Of all the ports, Olbia was the one that I thought might be a bust. Was I ever wrong! When we woke up on Wednesday and looked off our verandah, you could see … Continue reading "Glo visits Sardinia, Rome and Sea Day"
Today we visit Naples Italy Arrive: 7:30 am Depart: 7:30 pm Here are a couple facts (from the DCL website): Naples is considered the birthplace of Pizza. The city’s other best known dishes include Sartu di riso (molded rice with savory garnishes) and Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans.) Our Excursion: The Amalfi Coast Drive … Continue reading "Cruising the Med Naples Italy – 5/29/07 –"
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Today we visit Olbia Sardinia Arrive: 8:00am Depart: 6:00pm Here are a couple facts (from the DCL website): Olbia is a relaxing seaside village with white sand beaches and blue water. ” The territory of Olbia has been inhabited since the VIII Century B.C. although the city itself was founded by the Carthaginians no earlier … Continue reading "Cruising the Med – Olbia 5/30/07"
Palermo, Sicily Palermo, the most conquered city in the world. First settled by the Greeks, then overtaken by the Phoenicians and overtaken again by at least 8 other civilizations before becoming part of Italy. ………. It’s Monday; it must be Palermo! In Barcelona, I never really felt like I was in Europe for some strange … Continue reading "Glo’s Palermo Blog – 5/28/07"
Thanks to everyone who has been reading our blogs and emailing us feedback! We really appreciate it. For those who have asked about our Day at Montserrat our own, Gary the Guide is hoping to have time on our sea day to write up the tour we followed. Lori asked if the wireless internet was … Continue reading "Med Reader Mailbag #1"
Amalfi Coast (Naples) Monday evening was a pretty rough day at sea. There were light gale force winds blowing directly across the ship causing it to gently (and sometimes not to gently) rock back and forth like a cradle. When we went to dinner in the private dining room at Palo a few folks didn’t … Continue reading "Glo’s Amalfi/Naples Entry"
Arriving in Naples Beci, Chris and our new friends Chuck and Tony waiting in the Walt Disney Theatre for our excursion to begin. Mt. Vesuvius Driving to Amalfi More to come Complete 2007 Mediterranean Cruise Information – Navigators, Blogs, Photos, Excursion Reviews, Podcasts and more! Other Mediterranean Blogs from AllEars® Glo from Miami Guest Blogs … Continue reading "Cruising the Med – Naples Photos Part 1"
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Today is our first port of call, Palermo Italy. I’m especially looking forward to this port as it is where my mother’s family is from. My grandfather was born here. Arrive: 7:00am Depart: 5:30pm Here are a couple facts (from the DCL website): The regions best-known culinary dishes include bottarg (salted tuna roe), involtini di … Continue reading "Cruising the Med – Palermo Part 2 –5/28/07"
