Our final night on board kicked off with the Captain’s cocktail party and then, before dinner, a moving ceremony where Captain LeMaire threw a floral wreath overboard as we sailed past Gallipoli. Since my grandfather fought there during World War I it was definitely a much appreciated gesture to honor the memory of those who [...]

Upon opening my curtains, the first thing I can see is an enormous statue of Ataturk, the father of Turkey. We have arrived! With their usual superb efficiency, the tour directors of Gohagan have separated us into buses depending upon our choice of a visit to the Basilica of St. John or Mary’s House. In [...]

A classical piano concert was a delightful way to end our evening after a great day in Rhodes. A welcome leisurely morning was enjoyed on the less-visited island of Symi. Many made their way to the beach for a swim in the beautiful Aegean Sea; some shopped or “people watched” at the harbor side café; [...]

Just had breakfast on deck overlooking the harbor and town of Rhodes with its walled city, and fortress. Off to splendid Lindos with its picturesque acropolis this afternoon. Explored Santorini yesterday and some in the group enjoyed a special lunch of Greek nouveau food and wine pairings at an internationally acclaimed restaurant. Capitaine Lemaire threw [...]

Overnight flight but WAC travelers still explore the Acropolis on arrival in Athens! Ship is fabulous AND green: French food and wine superb. We had the best guide in Delos and off to Mykonos now…more later: