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Sorrento, Italy

On June 13, 2023June 27, 2023 By DbmakesIn Greece and Italy June 20236 Comments

Monday, June 12 2023 It was a slow and easy start to our Monday. We all slept in a bit and met for breakfast to discuss our day. H&K decided to stay "home" and locally explore and enjoy the pool. The 3 of us decided to check out Sorrento. Massa Labrense is about 25 minutes …

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The Amalfi Coast, Italy

On June 12, 2023June 27, 2023 By DbmakesIn Greece and Italy June 202310 Comments

Sunday, June 11, 2023 After all of the hustle, bustle, and tourists, this hotel is a very welcome retreat.  Hotel Delle Palme in Massa Lubrense The bar The dining room.  Breakfast is included Sitting room with a view There is no American audio on these TVs, and I don't care.  We will be home and …

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Bye bye Greece, hello Italy

On June 10, 2023June 27, 2023 By DbmakesIn Greece and Italy June 202313 Comments

Saturday, June 10 2023 All good things must end, and our cruise is no exception.  Good Morning America, ah no, Greece I had my last lovely meal, on the Crystal ship, in the dining room for breakfast.  I'm glad I could say goodbye to our waiter, JoJo. Compared to a large ship, the disembarkation was …

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Milos, Greece — last day

On June 9, 2023June 27, 2023 By DbmakesIn Greece and Italy June 202310 Comments

Day 7:  June 9 2023 Our last day .... with chores.  How am I going to get all my stuff (plus a few new things) all packed up again?  I tried NOT to think about it in the morning, but you know me .... The day started with some bummer news .... Holli isn't feeling …

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Mykonos, Greece? Not so fast ….

On June 8, 2023June 27, 2023 By DbmakesIn Greece and Italy June 20238 Comments

Day 6: June 8 2023 I dragged myself out of bed this morning and decided to prepare myself immediately for our 8:30am Greek Cooking excursion on Mykonos. As I was sipping my cappuccino, I heard the announcement saying the wind and waves were too severe to safely tender to Mykonos. Instead, we went 28 miles …

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Santorini, Greece!

On June 7, 2023June 27, 2023 By DbmakesIn Greece and Italy June 20233 Comments

Day 5: June 7, 2023 I was up VERY EARLY this morning to watch the day begin. The caldera of Santorini is SO MUCH LARGER than I imagined. Since everything happens for a reason, I'm very grateful that our original excursion was canceled (boat ride around the caldera). We booked The Essence of Santorini instead, …

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