Tag Archives: Europe

Limassol, Cyprus Sea Walk and Old Town

Posted on January 8, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruise ships visiting Limassol, Cyprus dock at a terminal in an industrial area about 3K away from town. Shuttle service brings passengers into the city. On our stop there on the MSC Lirica it cost 9 euro per person to … Continue reading →

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Nordkette

Posted on December 18, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Prior to our cruise on the MSC Lirica, we flew into Europe via Switzerland 10 days ahead of the cruise and made our way by train to Italy for embarkation with several stops along the way. After visits to Zurich … Continue reading →

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Limassol, Cyprus Cruise Port

Posted on December 11, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

CYPRUS Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, an independent country officially called the Republic of Cyprus. Weather in this area brings hot dry summers and rainy winters. Currency is the Euro. Limassol lies on the southern coast … Continue reading →

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Rhodes, Greece Cruise Port

Posted on October 16, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Rhodes was once home to one of the wonders of the ancient world – the colossus of Rhodes, a giant statue which stood at the harbor. This replica of the ancient Greek sun god Helios was built by Charles of … Continue reading →

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Innsbruck, Austria

Posted on October 9, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Innsbruck, Austria Nestled into the Austrian Alps, Innsbruck is the capital of the western state of Tyrol. The name means bridge over the Inn.  It was once a major transportation link between north and south Europe being located along the … Continue reading →

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Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Posted on September 18, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein is a German-speaking 25 km long principality of about 60 square miles between Austria and Switzerland. It’s known for its medieval castles, alpine landscapes, and villages linked by a network of trails. The capital, Vaduz, is a cultural … Continue reading →

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Packing Light

Posted on September 4, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Before our cruise on the MSC Lirica from Venice to Dubai, we decided to fly into Switzerland and make our way to Venice by train with several stops along the way. Not wanting to drag a large suitcase around on … Continue reading →

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Mount Pilatus Cable Car and Gondolas

Posted on July 24, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

While staying in Lucerne, Switzerland for a couple days as we worked our way from Zurich to Venice by train prior to a cruise that was supposed to depart from Venice, we took a day trip up Mt. Pilatus, which … Continue reading →

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Mount Pilatus Cogwheel Train

Posted on June 19, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Mount Pilatus looms large in the views over Lucerne, Switzerland. For centuries it was forbidden to climb it. Medieval legends had dragons inhabiting the mountain’s rocky crevices. From the right viewpoint the mountain appears to be shaped like a sleeping … Continue reading →

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Lucerne, Switzerland

Posted on March 20, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Lucerne, a postcard perfect city known for its medieval architecture, sits on Lake Lucerne surrounded by the snowcapped peaks of Switzerland’s Alps. It is the most populated town in central Switzerland and served by a network of public transportation including … Continue reading →

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