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La mia crociera nel Mediterraneo iniziò a Venezia, ma si poteva scegliere anche Ancona. Arrivai presto e colsi l’occasione per una bella passeggiata tra i canali. Inoltre posso dire di aver vissuto da dentro lo scempio delle super navi da crociera che passano davanti a San Marco, rischiando il disastro.
The itinerary of the Mediterranean cruise
Our stages were.
- Venice
- Ancona
- Santorini (Greece)
- Myconos (Greece)
- Kotor (Montenegro)
- Split (Croatia)
Here is the route map.
I also chose this particular cruise because it made stops at places that stimulated me, but not enough to spend a lot of time there. So with this system I could have sampled them: I am referring to Mikonos, Santorini and Kotor. In the end, however, the one I liked the most and where in fact I would return was Split.
Greek islands
The first non-Italian stop on the cruise was Santorini. I chose to take an organized drive around the island; a few hours and without the famous sunset, but I got a good idea. I say a platitude in stating that the Greek islands are a delight. But staying a week in the same small, albeit wonderful, one would not do for me. Going to the big ones for a larger tour is different. Memorable is the descent to the harbor on foot with donkeys running past you and often slipping around curves on the now slick ramps; arriving at the little boat that took us back to the Navona, I felt as if I had escaped danger.
Due to the somewhat rough seas, unfortunately the visit to Mykonos was reduced to just an evening walk around the small town, however, at least I saw one of the pelicans that inhabit it, in the summer along with too many tourists.
The Balkans
Even in Kotor (Cattaro), Montenegro, I felt overwhelmed by the crowds and also annoyed by the prices and hustling of the shopkeepers. I immediately escaped to the fortress overlooking the town (poorly maintained road to get there), from where there is a splendid view of the town, the remains of the fortifications and the bay. I also enjoyed slowly and in solitude the entrance and exit from what is vaguely reminiscent of a Norwegian fjord.
Lots of people in Split as well, but just the idea that after 1700 years I was walking around what was the palace of a Roman emperor, still almost intact, was ecstatic.
I had time and opportunity to learn more about these territories that are so beautiful in nature, but also rich in history.
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