Cruise in the Adriatic Sea.

This trip had been planned several months ago so we flew to Rome and took in the sights, Colosseum, museums and many churches.

There was a sea day, then Venice for 2 days, saw St. Mark's Square, Bridge of Sighs and so much more. Incredible.

Dubrovnik, Croatia was a medival walled city, where you could walk all around the top and see old shopping areas.

 Koper, Slovenia, included a 5 hour walking tour of very old history and a delightful salt shop. Many fountains.

Split, a town on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, is known for its beaches and the fortresslike complex at its center, Diocletian's Palace, erected by the Roman emperor in the 4th century. Once home to thousands, its sprawling remains include more than 200 buildings. Within its white stone walls and under its courtyards are a cathedral and numerous shops, bars, cafes, hotels and houses.

Corfu, Greece, another sea port did not disappoint.

Olympia, Greece was thrilling. I went to the old original site where this all began in 67 B.C. Only ruins left with the original theater and the altar where the Olympic flame is still lit today for the Games using a parobolic mirror.

Valletta, Malta was surprising. Huge port and again amazing.

I never thought I'd get to Europe but this was a fantastic cruise and cities I've always heard about.