Knossos Palace on the Isle of Crete in Greece

Knossos Palace on the Isle of Crete in Greece

We flew into Heraklion on Crete, rented a car and drove a relatively short distance to the preserved historical site of Knossos.  Sections are roped off for its protection, but you can still get an up-close look at the ancient ruins.  Some of the ruins have been restored to give onlookers a vibrant notion of what Knossos looked like at its peak. 

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Sardegna (Sardinia), an Autonomous Region of Italia (Italy)

Sardegna (Sardinia), an Autonomous Region of Italia (Italy)

I drove zig zag across Sardinia, Italy to visit all the sites on my wish list.  There are 7,000 Nuraghi, or Nuraghic ruins throughout Sardinia.  The distinctive, cone-shaped stone towers dot the countryside.  Their history and purpose are impressive.  Near Alghero, is the Grotte Di Nettuno (Neptune’s Caves), which is well worth the drive.  The hike to the cave is a spectacular representation of Sardinia’s west coast.  A highlight of my trip.

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