The historical and cultural "landscape" to be found between Venice, Athens and Istanbul (Constantinople) is immense and profound. This sea route has seen trade, war, faith and conquest.  So much of what we take for granted as part of our daily lives in the 21st century came from and through this part of the world over the past several thousand years.  While a two-week cruise is as superficial as a ship that skims the surface of the ancient Mediterranean, it's an honor just to share these places and try to listen to the stories each whispers. I hope that this "travel log" will allow us to share a bit of the color and adventure we shall experience.  All aboard!