The first of several days at sea as we head south to the Suez Canal and then Egypt. A quiet coffee in the buffet started my day, I think many people took advantage of the opportunity to sleep in. My morning’s exercise was indoors again: each length of the ship takes 3 minutes to walk, … Continue reading Day 9: Sea Day

Where, you say? Katakolon is a tiny port city of 500 souls and the closest point for ships to dock near Olympia, famous of course for the first Olympic Games (776 B.C.). Originally Olympia was a sacred site, as early as the 10th C. B.C. altars were dedicated to the worship of Zeus and Hera … Continue reading Day 8: Katakolon, Greece

I awoke to Happy Birthday from family But I also awoke to dark skies and strong winds. I attempted a few laps around the top deck but it was really too much effort so I took to the ship’s staircases and hallways. Even with a smaller ship like this it doesn’t take long to rack … Continue reading Day 7: Sea Day