After finishing the race and receiving a metal, they wrap you in what looks like aluminum foil. It helps to keep you warm. I was exiting the stadium to meet Peggy. YEA!! Third Marathon CompleteTuesday, November 10, 2009
Mission Accomplished
After finishing the race and receiving a metal, they wrap you in what looks like aluminum foil. It helps to keep you warm. I was exiting the stadium to meet Peggy. YEA!! Third Marathon CompleteApproaching the end of the race
I am the one on the left in the white singlet approaching Peggy. She was about a minute from the finish on this downhill portion before entering the stadium.Arriving at the twon of Marathon, Greece
I took a private car to the start of the race from the ship. The fellow behind me is a Pastor from Australia who was on the ship and thought it would be a good idea to try it. Don't know if he made it. I ran the race, Peggy took the private car on a scenic ride back to Athens!! Last morning on board ship
As the "warrior" prepares for the battle in the stateroom before the marathon. Saturday, November 7, 2009
Chios, Greece
"Saturday Funday" in Chios Greece with our sailing companions - Cliff, Dave, Jane and Teresa. Last night on the cruise ship :-( and then it's off to the Athens marathon.
Alexandria, Egypt
One of the Egyptian version of a Beefeter guard at King Farouk's palace. "You talking to me??"
Cairo, Egypt
Sphinx with no nose due to Napoleon's army shooting it off for target practice. Because we are from Scottsdale, we offered to have reconstructive surgery done. Cairo, Egypt
After two "hard" rides on camels thru the Sahara, we took a rest on one of the foundation stones of the pyramids. Then, we ran to the top!!
Jerusalem
The weather was wet most of our visit to Israel. They loved it cause they needed rain. We didn't quite expect this type of weather but probably helped keep crowds down. Peggy outside the walls of Jerusalem freezing her ??? off. Jerusalem
The Church of the Holy Sepulchure where Jesus was crucified. The church was built over the site for protection and is guarded by various religions. A VERY moving experience. Jerusalem
One of the stations of the cross on the Via Dolorosa. A very moving experience. The crowds were not bad but can only imagine at Christmas or Easter how crowded it can get. Jerusalem
The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. Prayers are put on a piece of paper and stuffed into the cracks of the wall. To this day, the tradition of seperating men and woman when they approach the wall for prayers exists. Jerusalem
Garden of Gethsemene in Jerusalem. The olive trees date back to the time of Christ and the betrayal of Judas. 
Nazareth
This is inside the Roman Catholic church where Mary lived. Although hard to see, it's in the background. Jordan River baptism
The site where people go to get baptized in the Jordan River. Although not the spot where John baptized Jesus (which is inaccessable), this is the spot pilgrims come near the Sea of Galilee.
Limasol, Cyprus
"Sunday, Funday" Cyprus style with our new friends from across the pond (England). Jeremy and Vivian having a good time enjoying an afternoon spot of "tea" at an outdoor cafe. 
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Antalya, Turkey
The happy honeymoon couple in Antalya, Turkey. More shopping, more t-shirts, more jewelry. We shopped singing "Happy Together" by the Turtles (old song for older, mature people). Aspendos theatre in Turkey
The great tenor Paul with his tour guide and tourista singing opera in the theatre to 15,000 screaming fans. 
Rhodes, Greece
Peggilina, goddess of shopping headed to her private yacht inthe background after looting the shops of Rodos. Notice the satisfied smile on her face. Rhodes, Greece
This is the 13th Greek God on the beach running to Chariots of Fire. The picture doesn't truly show the speed of the God.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Rhodes, Greece
We are enjoying our private yacht as we sail around the Mediterranean. Wish you were here!! :)Lindos, Greece on the island of Rhodes
Here we are as we headed to the top of the Acropolis. 300+ steps up. Of course, we ran up just to prove that we could do it!!
Rhodes, Greece
This is the bay that the Apostle Paul (not the travel agency owner Paul) hid from the Romans a couple of years ago. At least in theory!!
Mykonos, Greece
Meet my new friend Mr. Pelican. Friendly native. However, I didn't share my ice cream with him. Mykonos, Greece
Walking along the shoreline downtown in Mykonos. Nice day but windy but a wallet full of cash that she couldn't spend is holding me down. Thursday, October 29, 2009
Santorini Internet Cafe
Master blogger working on a masterpiece. Also enjoying a local beer called Mythos. Only trouble I had was getting it to change from Greek to English. Santorini wine tasting
high on the hill, we tasted local wine of Santorini. Below is the ocean where our ship was anchored. Froze our tucas off as the weather was "alittle" cloudy. Only rains 20 days a year. We happen to be there on one of them. Santorini
She's smiling cause she got jewelry. I'm all wet from some rain and the fact that my wallet was thinner. Windmill in the background is common on the islands. Also, alot of solar thermal used to heat their water. Santorini
Although not a beautiful, sunny day our visit to the island was great. Beautiful colors of the houses in white with dark blue roofs or domes. She did get me to buy her jewelry here. Wallet is alittle lighter. Santorini
Picture from ship pulling into Santorini. The ship anchors in what was originally part of the caldera of the Volcano that created the island. Pompeii
Mosaic floor in one of the houses we walked thru on our tour. Sunken area in background is where rain water would accumulate from an open roof above. This was part of their water supplyPompeii
Alot of tourists around the columns that used to hold up a wooden roof over the market area. Pompeii
into the entrance of Pompeii. A place that you could spend alot of time understanding this archeological site. A time warp