A short visit to Tarragona, just along the coast from where we were staying in Salou, Spain, in 2012.
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We’re fond of taking a look at ancient Roman and Greek ruins when we travel around Europe and one of the things we’ve discovered we like to do is compare amphitheatres (or theatres) when we can.
Delos
The Greek island of Delos near Mykonos might just be the most impressive historical site in the Mediterranean.
Read MoreAthens Disembarkation Tour: Acropolis
Photographs from a visit to the Acropolis of Athens (including the famous Parthenon, of course) during a disembarkation tour arranged by Princess Cruises at the end of our week-long cruise around the Mediterranean in 2016.
Read MoreExcursion: Van Gogh And The Arles Amphitheatre
A tour of Arles, visiting the Roman amphitheatre and theatre, and seeing Van Gogh’s connection to the French city.
Read MorePetra Excursion Part Two: Hike To The Monastery
A photographic walk from the Treasury to the Monastery involving an 800-step climb in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan.
Read MorePetra Excursion Part Three: Descent From The Monastery
Descent down the 800 steps of the Monastery trail hiking path in Petra and walk past the Treasury and through the Siq.
Read MoreChester Cathedral, Museums, And Bars
One day and a couple of evenings exploring the city of Chester in Cheshire, England, visiting the cathedral and some museums to shelter from the rain.
Read MoreExploring Kos Town
Photos from our first day exploring the town of Kos on the Greek island of Kos, taking a look at some ancient Roman ruins and trying out some local ales.
Read MoreExploring Trieste In Italy
A reasonably short walk around Trieste, Italy following a trip across the border into Slovenia, and the discovery of ancient ruins and steps. Lots of steps.
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