Napoli

Sweeping views of Naples

It still astounds me to wake up in a new city!  To step out and behold Napoli at my feet!  It has been a long time but I still remember the taste of the pizza, the chill of the cobbled streets under the weight of the grey sky and drizzling rain, not to mention the noise from the morning markets in the piazza below from my last visit. … Read the rest

Mykonos

Mykonos – Kato Mili from Rapshodia Bar

The day is crystal clear as we approach Mykonos old town on our hired moped.  We find a park and walk into the vehicle free Old Port area from the North along Polykandrioti (a street named after Thanasis Polykandriotis, a Greek musician). … Read the rest

Bracciano

Bracciano’s layers of old town

Benvenuto Bracciano!  It’s been a bit of a long day so far.  We have been up since 2am and didn’t get much sleep before that with last minute packing, not to mention the excitement.  Somewhere en route mid air over Diyarbakir, heading towards Ankara, I have a major pinch-me moment. … Read the rest