Travellers Photo Gallery

1. The view from our Athens Hotel - let the adventure begin.

2. An evening walk in the Athen's Plaka district took
us to a fine viewpoint.

3. Vera, Tony and Colleen at the Athens Acropolis.

4. The citizens of ancient Delphi considered their hillside sanctuary to be the navel of the world.

5. The wildfowers were in full bloom for our Acrocorinth climb.

6. Tony and Colleen about to enter through the protective walls of the Acrocorinth.

7. Marilyn created a mighty fine sandwich for lunch, eaten high up on the Acrocorinth overlooking the Corinth Canal.

8. The Varlaam Monastery at Meteora is just one of many
that are perched on the top of isolated rock pinnacles

9. Beth, admiring the Monastery of Varlaam, Meteora.

10. Jean, Vera and Judith on our walk amongst the Meteora Monasteries.

11. Beth and Wilma -trying out a modern day version of a basket, used to transfer supplies up to the rock monasteries at Meteora.

12. Alison - enjoying the beautiful fragance of a huge rose at the Grand Meteora  Monastery.

13. Zagoria, in Northern Greece,  has many stunning  bridges,  built by itinerant workers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

14. The magnificent Vikos Canyon the Zagorian Mountains, the location of our six hour walk.

15. Enjoying a break during our Vikos Gorge hike.

16. A shepherd and his pony, in the mountains of Northern Greece

17. Stuart and Bill at one of the 700,000 concrete bunkers built in Albania during the late 20th century.

18. Barrie at the Butrinti Basilica, near Sarande in Albania.

19. Vera checking out the width of the  gateway at the ancient Romansite of Butrinti, near Sarande (Albania).

20. Travelling by road in Albania was always interesting.

21. Entering the Albanian National Museum, Tirane.

22. Ian and Jean, avoiding the footpath mantraps and pot holes for which Tirane is so infamous.

23. Making use of the bunkers - some large command bunkers being used as beach shelters on the Ionian Coast, Albania.

24.Tony taking in the view from Kotor Castle, a 1500 step climb above the beautiful Kotor Fjord, Montenegro.

25. The walled city of Dubrovnik looked stunning.

26. Pat and Terry, taking a break on their walk around the city walls.

27. Our walk around the city walls took 2hrs, there was so much too see.

28. Mostar, Hercegovina - its 500 year old bridge, destroyed in the 91-93 war has now been rebuilt as an icon to peace.

29. A traditional "Mostari" leap from the bridge for us.

30. We had a great morning's kayak off Dubrovnik. We went to the nearby island of Lokrum before returning to the mainland to swim at Cave beach and to paddle back in the shadow of the city walls.

31. Wilma and Bill, getting their synchronised paddling sorted.

32. Cruising the Adriatic Coast - this is the life, we're on holiday!

33. Cruising down the river, a shore excursion from Omis, our first overnight stop.

34. The fruit stalls are loaded with a plentiful variety of fruit .

35.Jill enjoying the passing scene from the top deck of our
boat, the "Dalmatinac" .

36. Life on board was very relaxing! Swimmng, walking, exploring the islands, good food and wonderful company.

37.Korcula, the birth place of Marco Polo, has a walled castle with ancient churches and maze of narrow alleyways.

38. Cruise boats lined up at port, Korcula port - the old town in the background.

39. Wilma and Bill enjoying breakfast onboard.

40. Our boat, the smaller of the two, tied up at Lastovo, a wonderful swimming spot.

41. Going ashore, Marilyn, Pat and Terry preparing to land

42. Judy, listening to our guide outlining the merits of Hvar lavendar.

43. The islands have a rich history

44. Everynight we stayed at a new port. (Hvar)

45. Croatia's Plitvice National Park, has kilometres of trails and board-walks that allow you to explore its many lakes, waterfalls and pools.

46. The lakes, pools and waterfalls are just gorgeous.

47. The blues and greens of the water was unreal.

48. View from the top of the Vogel Cableway, Bled. (the Julian Alps, Slovenia)

49. Having fun as we walk along the edge of Lake Bohinj, Bled

50. The Vintgar Gorge (1.6km)- walking along the hanging board-walk the river scenes were stunning.

51. The Bled lakeside has many beautiful parks and gardens to enjoy.

52. Tony's elaborate afternoon tea was divine, there was plenty to share with passing friends.

53. Lake Bled, looking toward Bled Castle - truly a picture-perfect location.

54. Checking out the real estate as we walk back from the Vintgar Gorge.

55. Barrie, at Predjama Castle, Southern Slovenia

56. The Slovenian landscape is dotted with picturesque churches.

57. Piazzetta San Marco, viewed from the top of St Marks Campanile