Postcards From Abroad

[Nupur]

Thanks for sharing the great pictures! Rome is so awesome. Your pictures brings back wonderful memories. I went there long time ago, traveling by myself. It was a lot of fun, even though I lost my way couple of times : ) I just loved how ancient history is strewn about every corner. Are you going to Florence or any other city?

Enjoy your stay!

 

[Ross]

Jim
There is nothing old in our country like Italy...Yes, sorry Ross, not even you...lol

What do you mean? I made Gaius Julius Caesar and Napolean Bonehead look pretty good.

 

[skeptic49]

Today we visited one of the best museums in Rome, the Galleria Borghese. Here is what Dan wrote about our visit:

"The main highlight of the last full day in Rome was our visit to the Galleria Borghese, set in a large and lovely park generally called the ‘Villa Borghese.’ Cardinal Scipione Borghese started this magnificent collection in the 17th century with some ancient Roman sculpture. He expanded it further with great Baroque masterpieces by Bernini and Caravaggio, and such Renaissance gems as Raphael’s “Deposition” and “The Lady with the Unicorn”, or Titian’s luxurious ‘Sacred and Profane Love.” Our shipmates Harvey and Adrian, and Wayne and Steve joined us for this tour. The last time we had been in Rome the museum was closed, so it was a thrill to again see the 6 Caravaggio paintings and the amazing statues of Bernini, including his “Daphne and Apollo.”

It was a real treat to be able to enjoy this fine museum. It was closed for renovations during our last visit 25 years ago. This time we made reservations on line before we left for Italy. This was a good thing because the museum was sold out when we got there this morning.

Tomorrow we drive to the port to board our cruise ship Our first port of call willl be Alexandria, Egypt. From there we will go by motorocach to Cairo and the pyramids. Seeing the pyramids is on my "bucket list!"

If you're interested you can read more of Dan's descriptions of our trip on my blog at http://hardtoport.blogspot.com

Jim

 

[skeptic49]

Hi everybody,

We’re now sailing somewhere in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea en route to Alexandria, Egypt. We arrive there tomorrow morning then travel by motor coach to Cairo to visit the Pyramids and the Egyptian museum. We’re enjoying the Celebrity Solstice very much. We’ve made some new friends and cocktails and dinner are a lot of fun with our group. The ship is beautiful. It’s only about a year old.

Jim

 

[skeptic49]

Made It!

Made It!

Seeing the pyramids was on my "bucket list." Yesterday I made it. So here are a couple of photos I took yesterday. I know that we've had some serious issues to deal with here on VR.com lately, and I don't mean to offend anyone by posting photos of our trip. I sincerely hope that my VR friends enjoy them in the spirit of living life to the fullest while we can.

Jim

 

[ShezaGirlie]

We’re now sailing somewhere in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea en route to Alexandria, Egypt. We arrive there tomorrow morning then travel by motor coach to Cairo to visit the Pyramids and the Egyptian museum. We’re enjoying the Celebrity Solstice very much. We’ve made some new friends and cocktails and dinner are a lot of fun with our group. The ship is beautiful. It’s only about a year old.

Jim

Uh huh, I was wondering which ship you were on....and it's a really nice one!

Have fun..!!

 

[marie]

Beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing

 

[hensylee]

my, oh my. The ceiling! wow! that is just something! No words can describe. Thank you for sharing your vacation with all of us. We've had pictures from so many places and appreciate every one. It's an education for many of us - like me and Ross as we'll never get there.

 

[zipper2]

WOW Jim beautiful pics and your trip is oh pics take my
breath away.......Having the best time life can offer
OH Man enjoy it to the fullest and thank-you for sharing
these historic adventures.....Happy for you and have fun
as thats no dought you are

 

[Eva]

Awsome pictures and I hope you are having an awsome time

 

[Kathy McCain]

Jim,

Love the photos! I surely do appreciate them.

 

[Bina]

Glad you are having a good time....don't say "bucket list".....okay? Enjoy.

 

[Star54]

Bellisimo, enjoy your wonderful holiday! Your pics of Rome make me want to book Alitalia right now, to go back for the 4th time!. Ah....one day I will see Giza and Luxor too..Buona viaggio...

Ciao for now!

Linda

 

[skeptic49]

Rhodes

The Street of the Knights in Rhodes​

Yesterday we visited the Greek island of Rhodes, a medieval walled city. Today we're sailing to Mykonos. We dock at 10 AM local time and then we'll head for a day at the beach followed by some great Greek food and wine.

Best wishes,

Jim

 

[hensylee]

my daughter says when she retires she wants to live in Greece. for the lifestyle because it's so healthy.

great pictures and you are learning so much about the world. thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[Star54]

You will love Mykonos! I did not want to leave!. Let me know if there are still pelicans walking through town!
Your pics are wonderful....Opa....have an ouzo for me!

 

[ShezaGirlie]

Food pictures Jim...we want pictures of great Greek food..

 

[skeptic49]

WOW! Mykonos is a great place to visit or re-visit, as we did yesterday. Yes, the food in Greece is also great. At our favorite restuarant in Mykonos, Niko's, we had one of our favorite specialities: "Sea Urchin Salad!"

Today we are at Santorini.

Best wishes,

Jim