After my third season in the Mediterranean Sea, I thought I'd put together what I remember the most about this part of the world.  To me, the vibrant colors fabrics in the markets, the smells from the restaurants, the fresh baked breads, sandwiches and pastries in expresso store front  windows take me right back to Europe.  And of course there is more.  Here are some of my glances in the Med...

ATHENS

Matt at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.  That ticket around my neck cost 500 Euro!  (I wouldn't even pay that for Babs).  But then again, I was on a ship, we happened to be in Athens, it was really the only thing going on that night, watching the Closing Ceremonies on TV just wouldn't be the same...

And it was one of  the most incredible experiences of the year. 

 

In these dark times, it brought many of us to tears to see tens of thousands of people from differing lands and cultures, come together in peace, to take a stand for something that says we can be together and celebrate our lives in the Olympic Spirit.

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