… first settled by the Phoenecians about 3000 years ago? … interesting, but not something we explored. It certainly is geographically very strategically positioned at the end of a skinny peninsular not far outside the Mediterranian.

We arrived mid morning. The giant cathedral dominates the skyline. We had less than 3 hours to explore before a tour (see next blog entry).

The Town Hall Plaza was just 200 metres from the ship …

… along a quiet street to the Cathedral Plaza …

… little alleys off to the side …

I went in … it’s a monster. The roof is crumbling and they have nets strung up to stop bits falling on your head! …

The SOLID SILVER number in a side chapel (no security in sight …)

There is a tower. I HAD to go up. The view was superb. (The monster “Anthem of the Seas” had just pulled in beside our little ship.)

Can you find Jan? … she’s down there waiting?

The shop magnet turned on, and Jan was losing control of it’s grip. We made a deal. This afternoon, you shop. I’ll tour. Meanwhile let’s just walk the city.

Here are some of the streets we found …

A beautiful park with an amazing topiary walk …

… and a walk along the old city wall …

Numbers of churches as you would expect by now …

And, at the end of the peninsular a popular beach …

With lots of little boats near one of the old forts.

Back at the ship we both grabbed lunch and Jan went shopping …