Nancy A. Santry has worked for a large newspaper, a cable
television station and currently working at a major
supermarket chain. Photographing first as a hobby and now
in her own small business, Nancy's photographs have won
many art show honors and have been published in Tourism
brochures.
Nancy concentrates on photographing New England scenes
but also loves traveling and photographing in Europe.
Nancy’s web site is
television station and currently working at a major
supermarket chain. Photographing first as a hobby and now
in her own small business, Nancy's photographs have won
many art show honors and have been published in Tourism
brochures.
Nancy concentrates on photographing New England scenes
but also loves traveling and photographing in Europe.
Nancy’s web site is
SoftSeatTravel
The next day was another delightful day on the ship and the following day we arrived at Piraeus around
7am. Athens is a major city; the port does not have Greek fishing boats all around the harbor;everyone
lives in the modern world with automobiles and computers, but It still was wonderful and I enjoyed every
moment of our visit. The Parthenon can be seen from everywhere you travel around Athens, just look
up.
We took a scenic tour of the city, seeing the Olympic Stadium, old and new (2004 Olympic games were
held in Athens) every tour includes time for shopping. At a café our waiter wanted to tell us about her
sister in Framingham, Mass. and about her trip to Foxwoods Casino in Ct. We met some interesting
people.
7am. Athens is a major city; the port does not have Greek fishing boats all around the harbor;everyone
lives in the modern world with automobiles and computers, but It still was wonderful and I enjoyed every
moment of our visit. The Parthenon can be seen from everywhere you travel around Athens, just look
up.
We took a scenic tour of the city, seeing the Olympic Stadium, old and new (2004 Olympic games were
held in Athens) every tour includes time for shopping. At a café our waiter wanted to tell us about her
sister in Framingham, Mass. and about her trip to Foxwoods Casino in Ct. We met some interesting
people.
Cruising the Mediterranean, A Mediterranean Cruise Through Europe
It was time for a slow down day with the port of call of Crete part of Greece. I wanted to swim in the
Mediterranean so we spent the day at a beach resort. The water was warm and as I was told the high salt
content helps everyone float; It does.
Our last port of call was the beautiful island of Corfu. I would love to go back there someday where
everywhere you look you see breathtaking navy blue sea and lush greenery. Can’t forget the olive groves
everywhere. We took a tour of the island from one end to the other and stopped for wine in the morning
and a five course Greek dinner in a small fishing village that afternoon. The island had been occupied
by the British and the French in the past, leaving the look of Bermuda with a French touch in the wrought
iron porches. Flowers were everywhere.
The next day was spent at sea giving us time to remember all the beautiful places we had seen in the past
two weeks. We headed to Venice and our flight back to Boston.
Mediterranean so we spent the day at a beach resort. The water was warm and as I was told the high salt
content helps everyone float; It does.
Our last port of call was the beautiful island of Corfu. I would love to go back there someday where
everywhere you look you see breathtaking navy blue sea and lush greenery. Can’t forget the olive groves
everywhere. We took a tour of the island from one end to the other and stopped for wine in the morning
and a five course Greek dinner in a small fishing village that afternoon. The island had been occupied
by the British and the French in the past, leaving the look of Bermuda with a French touch in the wrought
iron porches. Flowers were everywhere.
The next day was spent at sea giving us time to remember all the beautiful places we had seen in the past
two weeks. We headed to Venice and our flight back to Boston.
On the 3rd day of the second week we arrived in Kusadsi, Turkey, another country that wants and needs
the tourist’s dollars. They have built a tourist area right at the pier with a Burger King and Bath and Body
Works and shops in between Turkish cafés and a Turkish rug dealer. They have installed umbrella
tables around the area where you can have a bite to eat or enjoy a drink while looking at the beautiful
harbor. In May the temperature was in the high 70’s f, but we were told in July the temperature could be
over 110 f.
We took the tour to Ephesus, a city created in 3,000 BC and later expanded by the Romans. The ruin had
a wonderful museum with many artifacts. This city has hosted Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, the Virgin Mary
and John the Apostle. Have you ever thought about where Mary went after Jesus’ death, she went to
Ephesus. I found that most interesting; this city is a must see.
the tourist’s dollars. They have built a tourist area right at the pier with a Burger King and Bath and Body
Works and shops in between Turkish cafés and a Turkish rug dealer. They have installed umbrella
tables around the area where you can have a bite to eat or enjoy a drink while looking at the beautiful
harbor. In May the temperature was in the high 70’s f, but we were told in July the temperature could be
over 110 f.
We took the tour to Ephesus, a city created in 3,000 BC and later expanded by the Romans. The ruin had
a wonderful museum with many artifacts. This city has hosted Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, the Virgin Mary
and John the Apostle. Have you ever thought about where Mary went after Jesus’ death, she went to
Ephesus. I found that most interesting; this city is a must see.
I hope you have enjoyed the photos of a part of the world that I had the opportunity to visit and would go
back to in a moments notice.
back to in a moments notice.
| Visiting Countries on the Mediterranean by Cruise Ship |
| Text and Photos By Nancy Santry |
Athens
Text and Photos By Nancy Santry
| We took a scenic tour of the city, seeing the Olympic Stadium, old and new (2004 Olympic games were held in Athens) |
| Cruise Articles by Nancy Santry |
Do You need an International Driving Permit to drive in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to show an International Permit, only your drivers
license from your home country and perhaps your passport. Italian law requires that you carry an IDP as
does Spain, Portugal, Greece, and several of the former Soviet Union countries. The International driver's
permit is issued by the American Automobile Association AAA in the States and the CAA in Canada.
The cost is $15 and not a bad bit of insurance against running into trouble while driving in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to show an International Permit, only your drivers
license from your home country and perhaps your passport. Italian law requires that you carry an IDP as
does Spain, Portugal, Greece, and several of the former Soviet Union countries. The International driver's
permit is issued by the American Automobile Association AAA in the States and the CAA in Canada.
The cost is $15 and not a bad bit of insurance against running into trouble while driving in Europe.
Prices and availability, gas or diesel models,
RV Rentals in Europe, Air and Hotel
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Important , standard or automatic, Important, two door,
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Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
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towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental
are available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
Information for those renting a vehicle in France
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