Category: Mikes Birthday Cruise
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Cyprus 🇨🇾
Country # 28, Cyprus 🇨🇾. A quick beach stop in this complicated island. The Cyprus conflict centers around the island’s divided population of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, along with the historical presence of British colonial interests. Following independence from Britain in 1960, tensions escalated between the two communities, leading to intercommunal violence and a…
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Bodrum Turkey 🇹🇷
Next stop, Bodrum Turkey 🇹🇷
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Ephesus, Turkey 🇹🇷
During my visit to Ephesus in Turkey 🇹🇷 , I was struck by how advanced the ancient culture was. The impressive ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre, highlighted their architectural and engineering skills. However, the city eventually declined due to the bay silting up, which affected trade and access. It was…
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Mykonos 🇬🇷
During my visit to Mykonos 🇬🇷, we enjoyed strolling through the narrow streets. The whitewashed buildings and colorful flowers created a pleasant atmosphere. I found small shops and cafes at every turn, and each corner offered a nice view of the sea.
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Cruise Ship Highlights 🇮🇹🇬🇷 🇹🇷🇨🇾
The Royal Caribbean cruise was our first and likely not our last.