Leaving Malta to Head Up to Siracusa, Sicily (June 2 - June 9, 2019)


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June 9th 2019
Published: July 6th 2019
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It was finally time to leave Malta and head for Sicily – what we figured would be a 12 hour passage. As a result we wanted to get an early start so we could arrive in Sicily during daylight – always a good idea when going into a port that you have never been to before. A bonus of early starts is the beautiful sunrises that you are treated to. We got our anchor up at 5:50AM and were on our way ... Read Full Entry



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The Columns of the Temple of AthenaThe Columns of the Temple of Athena
The Columns of the Temple of Athena

are incorporated into the Siracusa Duomo (Cathedral)
Open Doorways - Bob Liked the One on the LeftOpen Doorways - Bob Liked the One on the Left
Open Doorways - Bob Liked the One on the Left

an I liked the one on the right!
A Sample of the Numerous Marionettes A Sample of the Numerous Marionettes
A Sample of the Numerous Marionettes

that are a tradition here in Sicily
The Roman Amphitheatre - the largest in SicilyThe Roman Amphitheatre - the largest in Sicily
The Roman Amphitheatre - the largest in Sicily

used for gladiator fights, built in 1st C. AC
The Greek Amphitheatre 1st Built in the 5th C. BCThe Greek Amphitheatre 1st Built in the 5th C. BC
The Greek Amphitheatre 1st Built in the 5th C. BC

looking out over the bay of Siracusa
A Hand Dug Cave  - the Ear of DionysiusA Hand Dug Cave  - the Ear of Dionysius
A Hand Dug Cave - the Ear of Dionysius

sits under the Greek amphitheatre to house prisoners
The Grotto With Its Own MicroclimateThe Grotto With Its Own Microclimate
The Grotto With Its Own Microclimate

next to the Roman Amphitheatre
From the Anchorage We Had Front Row SeatsFrom the Anchorage We Had Front Row Seats
From the Anchorage We Had Front Row Seats

to wonderful sunsets every night



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