Turkiye and Greece - April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

We had one excursion scheduled today.  We found out that it covered some of what we had already seen over the last few days.  So we cancelled the excursion and instead went to the modern art museum that was located just outside the port authority.

It was the quickest we had ever gotten through an art museum.  Ever!  There were some interesting pieces, but mostly it was not even worthy of “Meh!”.  We will probably not go back.

Once we finished at the art museum we came back and chilled for the afternoon.  No plans, no schedule, no worries.

After dinner this evening we heard a talk from the ship’s historian about the Ottoman empire.  It was interesting.  This is something we as Americans don’t usually hear about in school.

After the history talk and dinner we called it a day and prepared to take in a movie.

Tomorrow we visit Troy.  We are looking forward to seeing some history up close.

Flat Lizzy spent most of the day with us.  She began her day accompanying us to breakfast

She went with us to the museum.  I don’t think she was impressed either.

We caught Flat Lizzy trying to climb a “flat tower”.

She did redeem herself by showing us where the desert bar was located.

And finally she chilled with us on one of the lounge chairs.  I think she had a good day.

Tomorrow will be another adventure.

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