Back on the ship, we arrived in Barcelona and were taken aback by this busy city compared to some of the previous stops. The interior of Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia, also …
Port of Call – Cannes, France & Ajaccio, Corsica
Arriving in Cannes in the French Riviera, most recognized for its annual film festival that started in the early 1930s. The Mariner of the Seas could not dock directly so water taxis transferred all the …
Port of Call – Genoa & Portofino
Arriving in Genoa at 7am. I was surprised how nimble the cruise ship can be manoeuvring into the narrow harbour for docking. The old city of Genoa is on the World Heritage List (UNESCO) and …
Rome & Mariner of the Seas
Continuing on our brief stay in Rome. We woke up nice and early to tour around the main attractions. The Roman Forum with some buildings dating back to 8th century BC. That is 2800 years …
First Stop – Rome, Italy
With its roots stretching back as far as 2,500 years ago. Rome is a paradise for ancient buildings, cobblestone streets, and little alleys. Flying with Air Transat, the budget airline between North America and Europe. …
Europe Trip – Prague, Kutna Hora, Budapest
In the town of Kutna Hora, we visited the Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the “Bone Church”. The church was built in the 1400s in the middle of the cemetery. There are estimated 40,000 human …