Syracusa, Sicily June 4, 2014
Arrived in this ancient city with fascinating water front. The architecture reflects the numerous civilizations that have invaded and occupied this land, greeks, romans, Byzantines, turks, etc. We spent the day just exploring the curvey narrow streets, the churches, large piazza Duomo, fountains, and shops. Miriam bought a dress and I bought two bottles of our favorite Sicilian wine, one for John Fortner, Corvo Glicine. Churches and museums close early here so we did not get to the Greek theater which closed at 4pm in order to stage the Greek Tragedy. Walking back to the ship we witnessed local teams of young men playing a water polo match but using kayaks. Back on ship, using required local tender we prepared for dinner and the 9:45 performance by broadway singer.
Arrived in this ancient city with fascinating water front. The architecture reflects the numerous civilizations that have invaded and occupied this land, greeks, romans, Byzantines, turks, etc. We spent the day just exploring the curvey narrow streets, the churches, large piazza Duomo, fountains, and shops. Miriam bought a dress and I bought two bottles of our favorite Sicilian wine, one for John Fortner, Corvo Glicine. Churches and museums close early here so we did not get to the Greek theater which closed at 4pm in order to stage the Greek Tragedy. Walking back to the ship we witnessed local teams of young men playing a water polo match but using kayaks. Back on ship, using required local tender we prepared for dinner and the 9:45 performance by broadway singer.
Wayne, Hard to keep up with you and Miriam, you are every where. It does seem like your trip is well planned and the sites you are seeing are wondeful. Hope every one is well and no sore knees or shoulders
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