Geo: 36.4044, 25.3959Today went by tender to the back of the island, then by bus to the village of Oia. What a gorgeous place although the roads were a tad scary, going up the mountain. The tour guide was very good, then we wandered around the town. We went to a winery with incredible views, and Yes, lots of photos were taken. We then went to Thira, the capital and walked upland down the beautiful streets - magic! Caught the cable car down to the tender, and back onto the boat.Dinner, Kate = Prawn cocktail, Turkey Roulade and a cheese platter.Derek = Salmon, Seabass and Shrimp, and a huge Honey/walnut tart that he could not finish!... read more

Geo: 42.6537, 18.0948Arrived in Dubrovnik and did a tour. We went to a beautiful village and drove thru the countryside. Our guide was great, and very informative. Don't mess with Croat women!We drove up into the hills for lunch, at a restaurant that used to beautiful mill. It had a waterfall running next to it, which was beautiful. We had vegetable soup, and fish - the fish was cooked under a bell shaped kettle covered in hot coals. The restaurant was called Konavoski Dmori.We toured around the Old Town with Jen and Pete, and met a Canadian couple that were really nice. Dinner back on the boat.Derek = Lobster Bisque, 2 serves of Shrimp Ravioli and Lemon Meringue7.Kate = Scallops, Duck breast, and Chocolate Souffle.There was a strange aerial chandelier show after dinner.... read more

Geo: 45.4345, 12.3384Woke up this morning and it was drizzling, but that didn't stop us.Met up with Deb, Geoff and Kerry after their Italian tour.Walked all over Venice, went up the tower for some panorama photos.Out for dinner, for Geoffs birthday, and discovered Lemoncello liquor, Yum!... read more

Geo: 36.3395, 29.2181A lazy start to the day, after a late night dropoff from the wedding.Wandered around the shops and had lunch with Wendy.Had a rest, then caught up with Jamie and Emma.Collected Derek's holiday hat from Jamie, then caught up with the others before grabbing a quick dinner and heading off to the airport.A late night flight, then checked into the airport Holiday Inn hotel at 2am.... read more

Geo: 36.3395, 29.2181Up really early for the flight from Istanbul to Dalaman, then an hour drive to the Oludeniz. A picturesque beachside town, cradled by hills on 3 sides.Arrived around 9.30, at the wrong hotel - according to the Karbel Beach Hotel staff. They moved us to The Karbel Hotel, just down the road, which is where Wendy was staying anyway.We checked In and went for a wander down the mall towards the beach.I've never seen so much white British skin in my life!The town is a very popular holiday destinations, close and cheap.We found Wendy later in the day, after a relaxing time in the sun.Salmon steak and Pizza for dinner, and an early night, in preparation for tomorrow's wedding.... read more