Epilogue: Virtual vs actual travel
Thoughts on a virtual trip based on an actual itinerary, reflecting on how it might be better, my thoughts, and a few statistical numbers
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KB Cook
- Jul 4, 2020
- 3 min
4 July 2020 - Day 84 – Home in Florida
My virtual trip concludes: a United flight from Newark to Tampa, and then car service back to my home in Venice.
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KB Cook
- Jul 3, 2020
- 8 min
3 July 2020 - Day 83 – On my way home
The final stage of my virtual journey, the return flights back from Malta, through Frankfurt, to Newark. Still not home, but a lot closer...
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KB Cook
- Jul 2, 2020
- 6 min
2 July 2020 - Day 82 – Mdina
Final full day on Malta, I took the bus to the old capital of Mdina, and the neighboring Rabat. Many historic old sites and great vistas.
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KB Cook
- Jul 1, 2020
- 7 min
1 July 2020 - Day 81 – Victoria, Gozo
A day trip while in Malta to the island of Gozo. Bus from Valletta to Ċirkewwa, a ferry to Mġarr and a tour bus for several hours and stops
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KB Cook
- Jun 30, 2020
- 9 min
30 June 2020 - Day 80 – Valletta 2
Virtual day spent exploring the capital city of Malta: Valletta. Walking the spit of land between two harbors, many sites and memorials seen
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KB Cook
- Jun 29, 2020
- 9 min
29 June 2020 - Day 79 –Pozzallo to Valletta 1
Departing Sicily, I took the ferry to Valletta, Malta. An easy day with long walks first in Pozzallo, then in Valletta. Great wine tasting.
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KB Cook
- Jun 28, 2020
- 8 min
28 June 2020 - Day 78 –Siracusa
Southeastern Sicily: Sunday in Siracusa. Many sights on Ortigia, including the cathedral; then inland to archeological heaven, plus basilica
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KB Cook
- Jun 27, 2020
- 9 min
27 June 2020 - Day 77 –Catania
Eastern Sicily and the city of Catania, brimming with history. The cathedral and its predecessor; opera house tour; two guided walking tours
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KB Cook
- Jun 26, 2020
- 7 min
26 June 2020 - Day 76 –Caltanissetta
Visiting the interior of Sicily, an afternoon in Caltanissetta. Church and cathedral, opera house and pizza for dinner.
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KB Cook
- Jun 25, 2020
- 7 min
25 June 2020 - Day 75 –Agrigento 2
A second day in Agrigento, with an exploration of the Valley of the Temples. Then walked to Villaseta to visit the co-cathedral. Dinner out.
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KB Cook
- Jun 24, 2020
- 8 min
24 June 2020 - Day 74 –Agrigento 1
Down to southern Sicily, the train brings me to Agrigento, a very old place.Home of cathedrals (current, co-, ex-), a nice warm & sunny day.
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KB Cook
- Jun 24, 2020
- 10 min
23 June 2020 - Day 73 –Monreale and Palermo 2
A second day in Palermo, with a trip out to visit the cathedral in Monreale. Return for the cathedral in Palermo, followed by 2 guided walks
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KB Cook
- Jun 22, 2020
- 9 min
22 June 2020 - Day 72 –Cefalù to Palermo
Checked out the train ferry in Messina, then boarded for Cefalù to visit cathedral and shoreline. On to Palermo for the co-cathedral & sites
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KB Cook
- Jun 21, 2020
- 7 min
21 June 2020 - Day 71 –Reggio Calabria to Messina
After Mass at the Reggio Calabria cathedral, I headed to the port to board a ferry to Messina in Sicily. Two cathedrals seen, then to a pub.
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KB Cook
- Jun 20, 2020
- 8 min
20 June 2020 - Day 70 – Policastro-Bussentino and Reggio Calabria
Virtual trip heads to the toe of the Italian peninsula. Took a train to Policastro-Bussentino to see the cathedral; then to Reggio Calabria
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KB Cook
- Jun 19, 2020
- 12 min
19 June 2020 - Day 69 – Amalfi Coast / Salerno 2
What a spectacular day! Being driven to nine cathedrals on the Amalfi Coast including traveling along the coast road
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KB Cook
- Jun 18, 2020
- 9 min
18 June 2020 - Day 68 – Salerno 1
Leaving Potenza by train for Campania and Salerno for two days. After the cathedral, up to the castle, down to the garden and an aqueduct.
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KB Cook
- Jun 17, 2020
- 10 min
17 June 2020 - Day 67 – Taranto and Potenza
Virtual trip has its last stop in Apuglia in Taranto for two contrasting cathedrals; then on to Potenza in Basilicata and its cathedral.
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KB Cook
- Jun 16, 2020
- 9 min
16 June 2020 - Day 66 – Brindisi and Lecce
Down into the "boot" of Italy, from Brindisi I made a quick trip to Lecce before returning. In both cities, the cathedral and historic sites
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