Athens, Greece - one of the birthplaces of western civilization and occupied for over 5000 years. We're up before dawn with Andre and Patricia for an early start to see the Parthenon, Acropolis and other antiquities, as well as free time in the old precinct - the Plaka. Port Piraeus where we docked this morning has operated for over two and a half thousand years. d*** and Yvonne were up even earlier for a longer tour, and Mick and JanMarie left as soon as the sh...

Yesterday was a day at sea on the run from Italy giving everyone a chance to sleep in and recharge from the early full day tours through France and Italy. We all togged up for the first of two formal dinners on ship then another great production show in the Princess Theatre before heading out to the glittering chandeliered piazza for music and after dinner drinks. Today was Mykonos in the Cyclades Islands group of Greece. Only a half day here as we have another ...