It’s 5:30AM and I can see lights out there, it’s still dark and silent. The Allura is quietly and smoothly pushing its way to Valletta, Malta. We’ve had a time change. This posting is the Allura only as June 2 was a day of no stops. A day off ! Leisurely breakfast, lecture on Malta, Trivia on deck 14, rest, lunch, rest, pre dinner drinks at our cabin, supper, great conversation and goodnight.
I give you THE ALLURA in pictures
Our cabin …
And the gang …
Today, it’s off to Olympia. My first official tour. Ear phones in, backpack adjusted, camera ready ….
Pillar and part of the original site where the first Olympic Games began. UNESCO World Heritage Site and archaeological site and of major historical significance to Greece. The Olympic flame is first ignited every two years for the Summer or Winter Olympics.
Actual area where the flame is ignited is right in front of our tour guide white white hat and top
Baby olives … harvested in November/December
Local wildflowers
Where the athletes walked
And only one competing today
Chaffinch ( yes used a little AI to clear the branches and enhance )
Brief stop in the town of Olympus for souvenirs…
End of a fine day
My third visit to Greece. With my cousin, we decided to forgo Old Corfu town in favour of going upward to visit two small villages Aflonas and Lakones to experience the spectacular views and slower pace of life.
Aflonas …
Largest mountain Pantekrater on island of Corfu
A few of the resident flowers
Lakones …
Old Corfu town …
Old Fortress
It’s 5:30AM and I can see lights out there, it’s still dark and silent. The Allura is quietly and smoothly pushing its way to Valletta, Mal...
