Out of Site Winners
Jordan
Jun 10, 2002 22:19
Post-rally, a group of EMYR folks decided to take a trip over to Jordan to visit Petra. On our way, we visited Jerash and saw some more great Roman ruins and on our way back we visited Amman. Read More...
Istanbul
Dec 10, 2001 22:01
We visited Istanbul in December 2001and experienced COLD weather along with freezing rain. Given the state of the weather, we weren't really inspired to shoot a lot of photos and we forgot our camera in Marmaris, so we made due with a disposable. Read More...
Santorini
Aug 20, 2001 21:47
From Paros, we took a ferry to Santorini/Thira with my mom, sister and her friends Heidi and Angel. Santorini is thought to be the most spectacular Greek island of all. The island was originally circular, but around 1650 BC, a catastrophic volcanic eruption occurred and the center of the island sunk, leaving a caldera with high cliffs. Read More...
Monemvassia
Jul 10, 2001 21:37
The name, Monemvassia, comes from "Moni Emvasis" meaning single entrance. From the mainland, there is a kilometer-long bridge to enter into the walled village. Built in the sixth century by the Byzantines, it was an important port until the 20th century. Read More...
The Azores: Faial
Jun 16, 2000 20:03
Land ho!
On June 16, 2000, after 15 days at sea, we made landfall in the Azores, on the island of Faial. We sailed the entire way and revved the engine only for our approach into Horta harbor. Read More...
On June 16, 2000, after 15 days at sea, we made landfall in the Azores, on the island of Faial. We sailed the entire way and revved the engine only for our approach into Horta harbor. Read More...