Black Sea Cruise Day 1 & 2 2008

In Pireaus, Greece, we waited so long to board our ship that free wine was served at dinner. Our stateroom was expansive with 2 beds, 4 closets, a sofa, desk and large bathroom.
While a special pilot guided our vessel through the Dardenelles, the crew supervised the mandatory life boat drill. Then, we filled out shore excursion forms which enabled us on Day 2 to visit old Istanbul, the largest port in Turkey.
The skyline of Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia, is dominated by spires and domes belonging to mosques and medieval palaces,