Originally a Greek theatre (3rd century BC), the
Taormina site is
impressive, high on the mountain. It was expanded by the Romans and remains in active use. |
View from atop the theatre.
The small peninsula (first one following the shore), was recently created by a lava flow from Mount Etna. |
Valetta harbor from the city walls. Very active
during WW II, due to
it's location (midway between Sicily and Africa), the island of Malta as had civilization since 12,000 BC. |
Few of the many cats in the Barracca gardens.
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Back on the ship, we exchanged day's stories with
out table mates.
Photo courtesy of Janna and Norm Tendall |