Mediterranean cruise | Leaving the gentleness of midsummer in the deep blue sea
“Sunlight blankets the blue sea
The sea breeze gently stirs the shimmering waves
Standing on the deck, gazing into the distance
Where sea and sky meet, the distant shore glows
This is my 5th time sailing with Viking
From the early Rhine river cruises
And Danube river cruises
To the Sanya sea voyage during the pandemic
And then the Japan cruise during cherry blossom season
I truly have so many wonderful memories with Viking
This time, it's the Mediterranean maiden voyage of the Viking Idun
I have always preferred this unhurried way of traveling
13 days, spanning 6 countries and 10 cities
From Spain, heading east
Crossing the Mediterranean and Ionian Seas, and finally arriving in Venice
No need to pack luggage every day
No need to change hotels frequently
Waking up to new scenery
This is probably the most relaxed international travel experience
The journey began in Tarragona, Spain
This niche coastal ancient city
Holds 2,000 years of Roman history
The ancient Roman amphitheater stands by the sea
On one side are thousand-year-old ruins
On the other, the daily life of the locals
The blend of ancient and modern is quiet and healing
The intangible cultural heritage performance of the human towers on the day of the maiden voyage
Was tacit and enthusiastic
Setting the stage
For this cross-sea journey
The sea breeze carried us to the vibrant city of Marseille in the South of France
The winding cobblestone alleys of the old town
Street art visible everywhere
And artisanal shops full of local life
Make the whole city vivid and romantic
Passing through Monte Carlo, Monaco
We bid farewell to the bustling city
And encountered the exquisite brightness of the French Riviera
Avoiding the crowded commercial districts
I sat by the sea, letting the breeze blow as I daydreamed
Watching the clear, bright blue sea
I suddenly understood the true meaning of relaxation on a South of France vacation
Days in Italy
Are always full of surprises
A one-day, two-city shuttle between Livorno and Pisa
No longer rushing to check in at the Leaning Tower
I just sat on the lawn, gazing quietly
Feeling the gentleness of ancient architecture settled by time
In Rome, I wandered through old streets and alleys
Sitting quietly in a century-old café
Slowly piecing together the artistic fragments of this Eternal City
In Naples, I took a bite of authentic Margherita pizza
The simplest ingredients
Hold the authentic essence of Southern Italian life
I especially love the days at sea
No shore excursions
No need to rush to attractions
The entire day belongs to me
I enjoyed breakfast on the balcony while feeling the sea breeze
Read books and daydreamed on the ship
And relaxed in the comfortable spa
The cruise ship is like a mobile home cruising on the blue sea
Stable, healing, and allowing one to completely let go of fatigue
Summer on the Greek island of Corfu
Was the unexpected joy of the entire journey
We stumbled upon a city-wide folk parade
With melodious music filling the streets and alleys
Full of human warmth
At night, we even encountered a rare partial solar eclipse at sea
The gently changing light of the sky
Became a romance exclusive to our maiden voyage
The stone coast of Croatia
Is quiet and healing
The medieval old town is built by the sea
With stone walls and red tiles set against the boundless blue sea
Every view is like a flowing oil painting
Strolling slowly
I fully enjoyed the gentle evening breeze of the Adriatic Sea
At the end of the journey
We landed in the romantic water city of Venice
Winding canals shimmered with broken light
Ancient palaces stood by the water
As gondolas slowly passed through
Recounting the prosperity and gentleness of this thousand-year-old water city
At the end of the voyage
We had hot pot at sea with new friends we met on the trip
The evening breeze, the vibrant life, and good company
Was the most precious ending to the journey
13 days chasing waves across mountains and seas
From ancient sites to local life
From hustle and bustle to tranquility
This Mediterranean trip allowed me to slow down
To truly feel every city
And every stretch of sea
Leaving the romance and gentleness of midsummer
Forever in the Mediterranean breeze
Sunlight blankets the blue sea
The sea breeze gently stirs the shimmering waves
Standing on the deck, gazing into the distance
Where sea and sky meet, the distant shore glows
This is my 5th time sailing with Viking
From the early Rhine river cruises
And Danube river cruises
To the Sanya sea voyage during the pandemic
And then the Japan cruise during cherry blossom season
I truly have so many wonderful memories with Viking
This time, it's the Mediterranean maiden voyage of the Viking Idun
I have always preferred this unhurried way of traveling
13 days, spanning 6 countries and 10 cities
From Spain, heading east
Crossing the Mediterranean and Ionian Seas, and finally arriving in Venice
No need to pack luggage every day
No need to change hotels frequently
Waking up to new scenery
This is probably the most relaxed international travel experience
The journey began in Tarragona, Spain
This niche coastal ancient city
Holds 2,000 years of Roman history
The ancient Roman amphitheater stands by the sea
On one side are thousand-year-old ruins
On the other, the daily life of the locals
The blend of ancient and modern is quiet and healing
The intangible cultural heritage performance of the human towers on the day of the maiden voyage
Was tacit and enthusiastic
Setting the stage
For this cross-sea journey
The sea breeze carried us to the vibrant city of Marseille in the South of France
The winding cobblestone alleys of the old town
Street art visible everywhere
And artisanal shops full of local life
Make the whole city vivid and romantic
Passing through Monte Carlo, Monaco
We bid farewell to the bustling city
And encountered the exquisite brightness of the French Riviera
Avoiding the crowded commercial districts
I sat by the sea, letting the breeze blow as I daydreamed
Watching the clear, bright blue sea
I suddenly understood the true meaning of relaxation on a South of France vacation
Days in Italy
Are always full of surprises
A one-day, two-city shuttle between Livorno and Pisa
No longer rushing to check in at the Leaning Tower
I just sat on the lawn, gazing quietly
Feeling the gentleness of ancient architecture settled by time
In Rome, I wandered through old streets and alleys
Sitting quietly in a century-old café
Slowly piecing together the artistic fragments of this Eternal City
In Naples, I took a bite of authentic Margherita pizza
The simplest ingredients
Hold the authentic essence of Southern Italian life
I especially love the days at sea
No shore excursions
No need to rush to attractions
The entire day belongs to me
I enjoyed breakfast on the balcony while feeling the sea breeze
Read books and daydreamed on the ship
And relaxed in the comfortable spa
The cruise ship is like a mobile home cruising on the blue sea
Stable, healing, and allowing one to completely let go of fatigue
Summer on the Greek island of Corfu
Was the unexpected joy of the entire journey
We stumbled upon a city-wide folk parade
With melodious music filling the streets and alleys
Full of human warmth
At night, we even encountered a rare partial solar eclipse at sea
The gently changing light of the sky
Became a romance exclusive to our maiden voyage
The stone coast of Croatia
Is quiet and healing
The medieval old town is built by the sea
With stone walls and red tiles set against the boundless blue sea
Every view is like a flowing oil painting
Strolling slowly
I fully enjoyed the gentle evening breeze of the Adriatic Sea
At the end of the journey
We landed in the romantic water city of Venice
Winding canals shimmered with broken light
Ancient palaces stood by the water
As gondolas slowly passed through
Recounting the prosperity and gentleness of this thousand-year-old water city
At the end of the voyage
We had hot pot at sea with new friends we met on the trip
The evening breeze, the vibrant life, and good company
Was the most precious ending to the journey
13 days chasing waves across mountains and seas
From ancient sites to local life
From hustle and bustle to tranquility
This Mediterranean trip allowed me to slow down
To truly feel every city
And every stretch of sea
Leaving the romance and gentleness of midsummer
Forever in the Mediterranean breeze”@averydesert · 23 days ago
