CRUISING 2

Hi guys! How have you been?

Im trying to catch up ... Week June 21 - 27, 2012.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012.

Third Stop:
Kotor, Montenegro

Kotor is a costal city in Montenegro, it is on the gulf of kotor.

The country's population is approximately 600,000.

The old mediterranean port of Kotor is surrounded by an impressive city wall built by the Republic of Venice.


The Bay of Kotor is one of the most indented parts of the adriatic Sea. Together with the limestone cliffs, it and its surrounding areas form a picturesque Mediterranean landscape.

We saw the country by taking an SUV tour. We drove through the mountains.

This is the traditional instrument of Montenegro, it is called a gusle. How to play it is taught from father to son, generation to generation.

 This is the sea gate, Main entrance to the old city.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2012. 

We were in transit .. haha so we just relaxed on the boat.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012.

Forth Stop: Naples, Italy. 

Naples is the capital of Campania and is the third largest city in italy, after Rome and Milan.

First stop was Sorrento. The town overlooks the Bay of Naples as the key place of the Serrentine Peninsula. 

There are many sights that can be seen from Sorrento, Naples itslef, Vesuvius and the island of Capri.

Next Stop was the city of Pompeii. It was a Roman Town near modern Naples. 

Along with Herculaneum, it was partially destroyed and buried under about 15ft of ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

It was rediscovered in 1748. Since then it has been excavated and has provided an insight into the life of a city during the Pax Romana. 

Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight!

MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012.

Fifth stop: Rome, Italy

The Colosseum, is an amphitheater in the centre of Rome. It is the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, seating 50,000 spectators. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman Architecture and Roman engineering.

It was used for gladiatorial contests and pubic spectacles. The building was closed in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing and workshops.

This is the National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. It was built to honour Victor Emmanuel, the first King of Unified Italy. 

The monument also holds the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with an eternal flame. It was built under the statue of Italy after Wolrd War I.

This is the Trevi Fountain. It is the largest Baroque (artistic style of the 1600's) fountain in the city and one of the most famous in the world. 

There is an old myth saying, whoever throws a coin into the fountain using the right hand over the left shoulder (over the heart) will return to Rome.

Then we went to the Spanish Steps. They are recognised as Europe's widest staircases. The 138 steps were built in the early 1700. The famous steps connects the Church and Piazza Trinita dei Monti (top) with the Piazza di Spagne (bottom).

TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012.

Sixth Stop: Florence and Pisa, Italy

This is the Leaning Tower of Pisa (bell tower for the city church), located in Pisa in the city of Tuscany. The tower began to sink when they reached the second floor, due to a weak and shallow foundation.

Construction was subsequently halted for almost a century. Recently the building has undergone further construction to save it from toppling over.

We didnt see much in florence, we used the time to shop ...

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012.

Seventh Stop: Toulon, France

Toulon is a town in southern France. It is a fishing town, but it is better known as a military harbour.

Have a great week and Check in next time to locate the Jamaican Gal Lost in Europe!