New York City & Father's Day 2024
A very quick visit to New York City and celebrating Father's Day.
Mitzi Janis
Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing
We cross the Atlantic in six days on the last ocean liner in service, the Queen Mary 2.
London 2.0
We return to London, this time in a better locale. We watch Phantom of the Opera and get to see Mitzi's friend Gaynor again. A short and good visit to London.
The Algarve Coast
We spend the day with Johnny Tours (João) experiencing and seeing the Algarve coast.
The Conrad Algarve in Portugal
"I can't live in London anymore. I need the sun!" - a 10 year during breakfast, at the table next to us, in the Algarve.
Katakolon, Greece
Smooth sailing, an olive oil tasting at an olive tree farm, a 1,000 year old olive tree, and pictures of taking pictures.
Athens, Greece
We have an enjoyable and interesting visit to Athens. So much history here. The Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Changing of the Guards, and amazing views of it all from the top of a mountain.
Santorini, Greece
I head up the 200 foot Santorini Cliffs to get some iconic Greek photos!
Istanbul, Turkey
I spend 2 days exploring beautiful Istanbul!
Kusadasi, Turkey
Christian history in Turkey. Virgin Mary's house? Ephesus. And the burial place of St. John?
Queen Victoria - Rhodes, Greece
We board Queen Victoria for a 14 day cruise. First stop: Rhodes, Greece.
Rome v2
A few more days in Rome with Mother's Day being our last full day here.