The last stop for our ship was Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and one of the world’s great cities. It has a population of 13.5 million and is unique in the world as the only city to span two continents, Europe and Asia. The two continents are separated by the Bosporus, a strategic channel connecting the…
Category: 2012 Cruise
Sorrento Morning
Today’s featured photograph is one of my favourites from our recent vacation. I saw this scene as we waited for our guide on the pier in Sorrento, Italy. The colour tones are a little surprising, leading you to believe that the shot may have been taken much earlier in the morning. It was actually shot…
Fountains of Rome
Rome is renowned for its fountains. Although I doubt anyone knows for certain the total number of fountains in the city, the number of major fountains is estimated at 65. Not surprisingly, I didn’t see all of them but I did see a few and today’s post will feature photographs of four of Rome’s more…
Scenes from Malta
Another stop on our recent holiday in the Mediterranean was the island country of Malta. Malta has a fascinating history. Its location between Sicily and North Africa has made it a strategic asset over the centuries. Navies based in Malta have always enjoyed the ability to control access through the passage between Europe and Africa….
Cappadocia Balloon Flight
The last stop on our Mediterranean cruise this spring was the Cappadocia region of Turkey. It proved to be one of the favourite of the many places we visited. The Cappadocia region is located in central Turkey, a 1-1/2 flight from Istanbul. It’s a popular tourist destination, known for its unique and beautiful scenery, for…